ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 402846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
retroactive
epitaph
inscription
insolence

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
clarity
refurbish
glaring
epitaph

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
straddle
polarize
channel
augment

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
censure
compulsion
surfeit
comprehensible

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
compulsion
cache
defiant
proximity

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."