ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 980801 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
periodic
surfeit
mundane
stifle

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
eulogy
incidental
pretense
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
lurid
advantageous
demeanor

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
moderate
solace
extant
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

5 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pretentious
loyalty
prominence
benefactor

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."