ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 725385 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
stealth
archetypal
preclude

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
accommodate
flourish
combative

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
retroactive
lurid
commemorate

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
eloquent
supple
peace
incidental

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
benevolent
salvage
bird–like
induce

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."