ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 747871 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
corroborate
suppress
futile

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
polarize
drub
cunning
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
serenity
solace
plaudits

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
exalt
shimmering
curtail
inviolable

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
sociable
accessible
fastidious
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."