ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 378261 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
adversary
belated
rail

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
rancorous
extol
salvage

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
opportune
remedial
catastrophic
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
extenuating
supple
futile
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
prune
oblivious
civility

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."