ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946783 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
regale
handicap
derivative
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
sociable
meticulous
immoderate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
composed
conduit
cushion
condone

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
insolence
perception
elate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
surfeit
scamper
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."