ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 499892 Results

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
hedonism
advantageous
plaudits

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
lenient
liability
repulse
colossal

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", 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 lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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rancorous
indecorous
facade
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
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stealth
inauspicious
precept
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
lenient
appraise
buffer
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."