ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 722225 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
augment
gargantuan
suppress
garish

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
placebo
punctual
curtail
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
implausible
odious
oblivious
methodical

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
epistolary
salvage
clairvoyance
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
opportune
combative
archaic
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."