ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349724 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
fickle
eloquent
mediate

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
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impudence
ethical
discern
negate

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The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Frugal most nearly means:
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exalt
pretentious
sparing
extant

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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
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pantomime
augment
embellish
blowhard

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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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
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rescind
supple
demean
refurbish

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."