ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
incisive
untenable
finite

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
revive
prune
comprehensible
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
opportune
gruff
implement
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
regurgitate
lenient
retroactive

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
deferment
repentant
drab

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."