ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 345170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
clarity
buffoonery
surfeit
exasperation

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
meticulous
exasperation
futile
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
extol
shorten
perception
moderate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
distortion
veneration
surplus
condone

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
pantomime
derivative
trove

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."