ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240575 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pretentious
augment
immoderate
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
repel
disposition
rail
fidelity

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
refurbish
systematic
parity
incidental

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
beneficial
handicap
egotist
archetypal

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
connoisseur
ploy
scapegoat
curtail

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."