ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 595768 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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
penurious
colossal
indecorous
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
pretentious
precept
judicious
combative

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
corrosive
untenable
revive

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
beneficial
grandiose
pretentious
derelict

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
abate
classic
dubious
equitable

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."