ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 188 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
inauspicious
derelict
onset

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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
revoke
negate
apathetic
rescue

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
archetypal
buffer
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
appalling
scapegoat
ploy
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
egotist
preclude
nearness
advantageous

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."