ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 223238 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
precept
counterclaim
placebo
appalling

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
composed
immoderate
corrupt
salvage

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
periodic
genial
manifest

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
mundane
loyalty
composed
supple

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

5 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
elate
diffident
surplus
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."