ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
melee
surfeit
turmoil
supple

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
appraise
commemorate
adversary
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
plaudits
anthology
heinous
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
embellish
pallid
elucidate
preclude

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
polarize
incisive
impassive
parity

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."