ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 336540 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
insolence
counterclaim
melee

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
repentant
penurious
extant
systematic

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The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
perception
archetypal
bird–like
mediate

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
heed
homage
mediate
placebo

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The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
hedonism
corrosive
archaic

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."