ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 499211 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
implausible
indecorous
frugal

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
embellish
strict
polarize
stern

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incongruous
homage
compulsion
naive

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
absolve
prominence
lucidity
stifle

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

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

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."