ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 574653 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
implausible
servile
rehash
suppress

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
prominence
seditious
indecorous
extol

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
equitable
shimmering
pretense
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
exasperation
moderate
elusive

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
mediate
dubious
strict
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."