ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 239944 Results

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Correct 0 3.46
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
equitable
augment
supple
counterclaim

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
comprehensible
combative
lenient

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
mediate
redouble
combustion

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
extenuating
equitable
corrosive

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
perception
hedonism
untenable
divide

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."