ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45149 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
redouble
composed
inauspicious

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
pallid
refurbish
arbitrate
stern

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
recrimination
authoritarian
raucous
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
antidote
implausible
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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
condone
exalt
egotist

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."