ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 930711 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
corroborate
genial
inscription
grandiose

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
flourish
inflammatory
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exasperation
tardy
placebo
methodical

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
gruff
interminable
gruesome
futile

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
untenable
induce
accommodate

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."