ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905841 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
indecorous
eulogy
abate

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
inviolable
cure
rhapsody
proximity

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
incongruous
irritation
heed

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
lurid
cunning
brandish
gaudy

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The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
punctual
hopeless
precept
eloquent

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."