ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 879329 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
66% Answer Correctly
disdain
inauspicious
ethical
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
mundane
rail
exasperation
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
redouble
extant
contortion
corrosive

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
deferment
drab
derivative
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
appraise
conduit
drub
prevent

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."