ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117081 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
implement
distortion
mundane

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
regale
inauspicious
condone

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
obnoxious
retroactive
epitaph

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
accentuate
frugal
brandish

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
celebrated
cure
comprehensible
exasperation

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."