ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
parity
inflammatory
retroactive
surfeit

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
heinous
blame
awe

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
serenity
heinous
complicated
facade

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
impenitent
mitigating
benefactor
opportune

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
pallid
apathetic
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."