ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234331 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
entangle
ploy
counterclaim
retroactive

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
elate
defiant
review
demean

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gravity
dubious
regurgitate
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
facade
drub
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
moderate
prudent
repentant

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."