ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 342732 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
fraud
counterclaim
sociable
gravity

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
buffer
obdurate
distortion
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
pantomime
composed
opponent

Solution
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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
solace
scamper
dupe
pathos

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
drub
entangle
immoderate
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."