ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951387

Questions 5
Words beneficial, pallid, punctual, stifle, surplus

Study Guide

beneficial
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
pallid
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
punctual
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
stifle
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
surplus
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.