ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851364 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
Score 0% 70%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
augment
manifest
stifle
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
exasperation
celebrated
objectionable
egotist

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
opportune
drab
pathos

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
ecstatic
advantageous
precept

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
liability
prudent
diffident

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."