ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131092 Results

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Correct 0 3.31
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
celebrated
raspy
disconcert

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
implausible
duplicity
appalling

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
clairvoyance
absolve
anthology

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
anthology
nurture
futile

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
oblivious
rail
disposition
condone

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."