ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 53045 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
discern
pantomime
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
straddle
corrosive
renown
beneficial

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
opportune
fragile
celebrated
connoisseur

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
revive
plaudits
rule
corrective

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
stealth
composed
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."