ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 389338 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
stifle
surfeit
melodious
ecstatic

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
melee
insolence
exalt
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
salvage
obnoxious
vulgar
solace

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
advantageous
camaraderie
celebrated
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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
compulsion
lenient
pathos

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."