ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 383979 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
extol
suppress
sociable
accommodate

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
raucous
loyalty
penurious
epitaph

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
finite
mitigating
rail
impenitent

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
moderate
rhapsody
epitaph
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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
interminable
lenient
hedonism
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."