ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249556 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
discern
surfeit
archaic
epitaph

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
negate
approachable
conduit
grandiose

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
futile
dubious
enhance
serenity

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
condone
awe
drub

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
civility
impenitent
genial

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."