ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 56942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
dubious
lurid
derelict
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
inviolable
waffle
embellish
illuminate

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
retroactive
improbable
servile
corroborate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
implausible
penurious
facade

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
clarity
surfeit
refurbish
deferment

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."