ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891745 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
eloquent
surfeit
buffer
revive

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
periodic
combustion
iridescent

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
corrective
immoderate
waffle
implausible

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
stealth
elate
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
implausible
solace
aggressive
fraud

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."