ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127224 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
Score 0% 80%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
genial
ramble
frugal
suppress

Solution
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. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
counterclaim
inviolable
flagrant

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
periodic
pallid
rail

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
extenuating
impenitent
ploy

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
precept
advance
ecstatic
placebo

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."