ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 678545 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
duplicity
harsh
demean
revive

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
hedonism
plaudits
parade
defiant

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
incidental
stern
corruption

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
genial
caustic
heinous

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
celebrated
embellish
stifle
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."