ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267365 Results

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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
prune
facade
futile
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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
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gruesome
rehash
derelict
extant

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
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methodical
stifle
objectionable
flourish

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
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scamper
dupe
futile
composed

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
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incongruous
excessive
interminable
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."