ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 514405 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
Score 0% 59%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
insolence
benevolent
distortion
surfeit

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
lenient
sociable
obdurate
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
corroborate
repentant
elation
interminable

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
oblivious
flaunt
revive
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
drab
intricate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."