ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117643 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
discern
moderate
anthology
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Euphoria most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
adversary
stealth
insinuate
elation

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
benefactor
trim
comparable
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
stifle
preclude
melee
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
extenuating
apathetic
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."