ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649353 Results

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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
suppress
corrective
buffoonery
surplus

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
adversary
inviolable
insolence
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
raspy
raucous
finite
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
embellish
rail
accommodate
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Promote most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
solace
oblivious
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."