ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130715 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
counterclaim
genial
solace

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
incidental
adversary
colossal

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
ethical
accentuate
deferment

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
elate
mediate
advance
salvage

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
repentant
renown
appalling
epitaph

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."