ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 933051 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
Score 0% 80%

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1 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
inflammatory
extenuating
ecstatic

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
moderate
bird–like
serenity
inflammatory

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
drub
renovate
heinous
awe

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
epitaph
refurbish
glorify
discern

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
pomp
servile
incisive

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."