ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605558 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
buffer
regale
suppress
epitaph

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
melodious
enormous
frugal
prudent

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
egotist
improbable
genial
intricate

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
facade
caustic
dubious
mundane

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
trim
redouble
antidote

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."