ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 323588 Results

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1 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
stern
archaic
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
eloquent
methodical
excuse
derivative

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The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
epitaph
rehash
stifle
careless

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The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
prominence
lurid
retroactive

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
corrosive
counterclaim
absolve
parity

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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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."