ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 86741 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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
rancorous
oblivious
augment
suppress

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
onset
loyalty
revive
extenuating

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
facade
pathos
renown
prudent

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
heed
bird–like
supple

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
compulsion
aesthete
inscription
methodical

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."