ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 50317 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
indecorous
suppress
induce
diffident

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
incisive
flagrant
review
turmoil

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
ramble
regale
curtail
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
supple
corroborate
embellish
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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
heinous
comprehensible
repel
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."