ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 915646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
diffident
antidote
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
ecstatic
exalt
belated

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
surplus
combustion
handicap
derivative

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
lenient
disconcert
censure

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
fidelity
delight
prudent
onset

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."