ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281889 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
diffident
counterclaim
censure
compulsion

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
elusive
melodious
archaic
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
conduit
euphoria
foil
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
fickle
grandiose
indecorous

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
rancorous
proximity
facade

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."