ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 229917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
combustion
equitable
scamper
surfeit

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
appalling
deferment
aerate
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
epitaph
homage
inflammatory
facade

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
53% Answer Correctly
pliant
extenuating
foil
ploy

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
intricate
refurbish
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."