ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 58948 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
finite
inflammatory
surfeit
grandiose

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
exception
belated
devastating
benevolent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
turpitude
supple
spew
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
melodious
archetypal
polarize

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
archetypal
incongruous
surly
insinuate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."