ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117811 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
eloquent
counterclaim
retroactive

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
eulogy
homage
liability
augment

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
grandiose
implement
irritation
embellish

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
mediate
servile
comprehensible
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
colossal
derivative
naive
favorable

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."