ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 641530 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
melodious
pantomime
solace
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
76% Answer Correctly
exalt
frugal
suppress
exception

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
turmoil
revoke
veneration
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
straddle
flaw
reanimate
salvage

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inviolable
elusive
extenuating
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."