ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 990343 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
demean
rancorous
promote
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
finite
clairvoyance
caustic
beneficial

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
foil
ecstatic
straddle

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
benefactor
suppress
implement
untenable

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
flaunt
proximity
intelligle
incisive

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."