ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 350410 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
aesthete
pretentious
buffer
suppress

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
serenity
polarize
repel

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
intricate
repentant
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
advantageous
abate
caustic
liability

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
sociable
glorify
immoderate
penurious

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."