ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42607 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extol
repel
surfeit
supple

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
incisive
entangle
accessible

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
corrective
servile
retrograde
rehash

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
pathos
apathetic
drub

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
derivative
commonplace
oblivious

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."