ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990602 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
lurid
opponent
stifle
derivative

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
authoritarian
methodical
rail

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
elate
commemorate
admired
insolence

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
indecorous
benefactor
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
penurious
comprehensible
servile
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."