ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127835 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
demeanor
prune
appalling
counterclaim

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
immoderate
accessible
shimmering
punctual

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
frugal
epitaph
charade
elate

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The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
civility
indecorous
avian
seriousness

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The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
facade
anthology
adorn
melodious

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."