ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 299346 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
duplicity
archaic
intricate
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
exalt
punctual
incidental

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
liability
gruff
retroactive

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
surplus
rule
eulogy
brandish

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
punctual
incisive
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."