ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 837970 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
aesthete
liability
extol

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 extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
celebrated
grandiose
exalt

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
turpitude
mandate
stealth
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extenuating
cushion
buffer
recrimination

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
euphoria
revive
stealth
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."