ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 266258 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
apathetic
advantageous
trove
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
perception
illuminate
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
apathetic
nearness
diffident

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
60% Answer Correctly
exception
clairvoyance
erratic
recrimination

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
demean
drub
rehash
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."