ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 214544 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
clairvoyance
counterclaim
aerate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
retroactive
redouble
belated
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
exalt
flourish
opportune
euphoria

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
elusive
prominence
conduit

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
augment
exception
extant

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The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."