ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 941507 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incidental
frugal
evasive
prune

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
interminable
mundane
benevolent
handicap

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
flaunt
brandish
upbraid
deferment

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
punctual
beat
placebo
extol

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
flaunt
turpitude
redouble

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."