ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 305992 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
awe
liability
suppress
indecorous

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
evasive
flourish
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
colossal
polarize
implement

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
disconcert
buffer
sparing
stifle

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
fickle
corrosive
gruesome
oblivious

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."