ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 89588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
suppress
buffoonery
exasperation

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Extol most nearly means:
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penurious
glorify
disconcert
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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demean
heinous
derelict
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
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impassive
benevolent
comprehensible
flaunt

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
facade
benevolent
antidote
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."