ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847176 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
accessible
advantageous
prevent
supple

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
iridescent
impudence
plaudits
rancorous

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
genial
ploy
courtesy
liability

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
negate
sociable
abate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."