ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 992305 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
celebrated
euphoria
handicap
surplus

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
clarity
prudent
gaudy
awe

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
pathos
incidental
obnoxious

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
turmoil
immoderate
pomp
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
compulsion
solace
delay
demean

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."