ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 830712 Results

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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
suppress
celebrated
nurture

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
extol
strict
untenable
solace

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
composed
delight
prudent
meticulous

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
iridescent
promote
mandate
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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
accessible
aerate
civility

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."