ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 644856 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
stealth
immoderate
embellish

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
curtail
penurious
contrite
flourish

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
discern
prompt
awe
curtail

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
divide
frugal
embellish

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
corrosive
accommodate
flagrant

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."