ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 563481 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
Score 0% 70%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
demeanor
suppress
regurgitate
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
induce
classic
civility
awe

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
accentuate
finite
courtesy
implement

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
fickle
sameness
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
disconcert
dulcet
parity
polarize

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."