ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 505756 Results

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Correct 0 3.77
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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
incumbent
surfeit
anthology

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 incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
solace
immoderate
gigantic
prune

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
archetypal
archaic
pantomime
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pantomime
raspy
supple
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
commemorate
duplicity
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."