ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 828359 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
prune
gravity
suppress
polarize

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
implement
fraud
handicap
disdain

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
derelict
extol
composed
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
combustion
cunning
turpitude
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
verify
archaic
unscrupulous

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."