ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 418100 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
regale
negate
surfeit
appalling

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
hopeless
eloquent
deferment

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
flaw
adversary
humble
turmoil

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
induce
turmoil
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
insinuate
improbable
liability
incisive

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."