ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 294875 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
belated
inflammatory
surfeit
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
placebo
immoderate
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
appalling
elate
derelict

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
iridescent
repulse
derivative
flaunt

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
insinuate
kudos
accessible
awe

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."