ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919399 Results

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Correct 0 2.91
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
turmoil
augment
handicap
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
combustion
banal
parity
corroborate

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
akin
periodic
absolve
indecorous

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
retroactive
collection
incumbent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
recrimination
petty
corrective
aerate

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The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."