ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
embellish
intelligle
surplus
preclude

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
penurious
sensualism
refurbish
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
incongruous
dubious
meticulous

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
implausible
flagrant
buffer
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
dubious
curtail
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."