ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 295758 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
fraud
awe
illuminate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
augment
counterclaim
corrosive
grandiose

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 corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
prudent
buffer
civility

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
advantageous
incumbent
ethical
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
negate
deceit
mediate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."