ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 859941 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
celebrated
naive
rhapsody

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
frugal
grandiose
accentuate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
euphoria
delight
lenient
eulogy

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
charade
archetypal
prune

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
ploy
abate
discern

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."