ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 535261 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
disdain
untenable
drab

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
indecorous
extant
rehash
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
censure
negate
odious
corrosive

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
defiant
flourish
benefactor

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
facade
igniting
prune
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."