ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 391494 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
repentant
suppress
prominence
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
serene
epitaph
periodic
supple

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
penurious
prominence
composed

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
genial
procrastinate
extol

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
epitaph
civility
induce

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."