ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 788133 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
nurture
inviolable
melee

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
censure
preclude
derelict

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
akin
mandate
proximity
fragile

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
extol
corrosive
genial

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
condone
straddle
compulsion
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."