ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 892097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
fickle
placebo
handicap
servile

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
illuminate
command
precept
recrimination

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
serenity
glorify
antidote
combustion

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
melee
gravity
antidote

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
rail
illuminate
accommodate

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."