ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321103 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
anthology
discern
surfeit
genial

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
trove
comprehensible
written
recrimination

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
penurious
humble
appraise
prune

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
implement
epitaph
reanimate
precept

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
corrective
appraise
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."