ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575637 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
elate
prune
gargantuan
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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
stifle
demeanor
flaw

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
implement
stifle
commonplace
archetypal

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
polarize
pantomime
impenitent

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
demeanor
oblige
supple
ploy

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."