ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 251075 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
drab
corrective
equitable

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
exception
favorable
foil
melodious

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
demeanor
nurture
periodic

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
flaw
combustion
pretense

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
supple
surfeit
comprehensible
derelict

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."