ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396496 Results

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
composed
surfeit
proximity
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
avian
futile
pretentious
compulsion

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
repentant
civility
drub

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
intricate
immoderate
igniting
untenable

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
archetypal
lurid
defect
impenitent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."