ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 989498 Results

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1 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
rehash
suppress
advantageous
hedonism

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
elusive
cunning
prominence
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
implausible
appraise
contortion

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
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suspect
accentuate
insolence
repentant

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The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
refurbish
epistolary
melodious

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."