ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309722 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
archaic
suppress
derivative
polarize

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
serenity
entangle
indecorous
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
defiant
ramble
seditious
censure

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
lenient
redouble
roam
rancorous

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
untenable
fickle
flaunt

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."