ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122682 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
rehash
objectionable
retroactive

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
lurid
beneficial
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
melee
mandate
pageantry
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
diffident
combative
insolence
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
exasperation
nurture
surfeit
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."