ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
redouble
brandish
rehash

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
punctual
compulsion
melodious
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
accommodate
judicious
salvage
appraise

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
pantomime
revoke
flourish
harsh

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The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
retroactive
irritation
rail

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."