ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
curtail
ethical
flagrant

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
civility
hopeless
aesthete
euphoria

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
exception
commemorate
pageantry
comparable

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
trove
beneficial
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
brandish
civility
glorify
exception

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."