ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 926274

Questions 5
Words cunning, ecstatic, epitaph, finite, stifle

Study Guide

cunning
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
ecstatic
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
epitaph
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.
finite
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
stifle
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.