ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 324581 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pantomime
revive
flaw
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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
celebrated
exalt
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
finite
accentuate
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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
onset
abate
oblige
serenity

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
derivative
flaunt
pompous
fickle

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."