ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140959 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
exception
counterclaim
gargantuan
corroborate

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
corrective
mandate
extenuating
divination

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
induce
sociable
combustion
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
absolve
propitious
antidote
fraud

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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
ethical
destitute
buffoonery
aesthete

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."