ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 352281 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
rail
counterclaim
rancorous

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
handicap
exasperation
genial

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The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
liability
frugal
mundane
improbable

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The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
derelict
benevolent
homage
camaraderie

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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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
untenable
archaic
baseless
raspy

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."