ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333157 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
benefactor
incisive
stealth

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
liability
clarity
surplus
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
placebo
gravity
sociable

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
implausible
renown
catastrophic
exception

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
lurid
incumbent
antidote
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."