ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 709593 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
fraud
surfeit
incisive
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
heed
fraud
waffle
serenity

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
71% Answer Correctly
oxygenate
disconcert
flaw
ethical

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
accentuate
flourish
deferment
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
duplicity
strict
liability

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."