ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 720791 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
appalling
grandiose
surfeit
incumbent

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
dubious
demean
sugar pill
serenity

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
mediate
grandiose
derivative
divide

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
meticulous
prevent
disconcert
incongruous

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
accommodate
incisive
implausible

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."