ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 836236 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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
suppress
rancorous
compulsion
opportune

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
celebrated
accessible
distortion

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
supple
revive
aerate

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
regale
exception
euphoria

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
placebo
verify
demean

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."