ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 338104 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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
suppress
rail
inflammatory
demeanor

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
absolve
mandate
pantomime

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
composed
pretentious
indecorous
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
combative
periodic
pageantry
illuminate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
intricate
genial
eloquent
corrosive

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."