ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 863187 Results

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1 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
benevolent
retrograde
insinuate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
punctual
hedonism
fickle

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

3 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
absolve
benevolent
extol

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
periodic
nurture
impassive
abate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Surplus most nearly means:
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surfeit
precept
frugal
nurture

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."