ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2891 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
solace
naive
appraise

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
pantomime
solace
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
benevolent
straddle
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
87% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
approachable
exception
clarity

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
stealth
methodical
benevolent

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."