ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 301142 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
finite
derivative
surfeit
unscrupulous

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
adversary
lenient
facade

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
pantomime
fraud
entertain
mediate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
moderate
interminable
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
incisive
oblivious
glaring
frugal

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."