ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242449 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
polarize
procrastinate
supple
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
exasperation
impudence
periodic

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
redouble
equitable
suppress
scamper

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretense
celebrated
turmoil
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
refurbish
incidental
trim

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."