ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 860797 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
finite
composed
suppress
prudent

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
conduit
catastrophic
flagrant
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
47% Answer Correctly
drub
melodious
indecorous
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
lurid
revive
futile
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
elate
cunning
regale

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."