ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 994820 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
curtail
corrosive
turmoil
handicap

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
flourish
oblivious
combustion

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pretense
cache
accentuate
serenity

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rancorous
apathetic
entertain
moderate

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The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fidelity
pallid
fastidious
archetypal

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."