ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 945089 Results

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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
cunning
handicap
comparable

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
incongruous
eloquent
raspy

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
exasperation
pretense
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
moderate
lurid
divide
avian

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
colossal
detect
grandiose
pomp

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."