ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 446013 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
solace
induce
composed

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
egotist
pantomime
servile
vulgar

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
futile
regurgitate
apathetic

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
meticulous
gruff
seditious
raspy

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
preclude
rail
courtesy
precept

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."