ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761650 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
aerate
melodious
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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
iridescent
induce
augment
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
stern
conduit
rancorous

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
finite
untouchable
incumbent

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
nurture
oblivious
exception
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."