ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124455 Results

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1 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
eulogy
buffoonery
inviolable
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
epistolary
celebrated
rail

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
combative
interminable
precept
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
gruff
gargantuan
camaraderie

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The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
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corrective
counterclaim
compulsion
mediate

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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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."