ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 35511 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
counterclaim
perception
euphoria

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
incumbent
brandish
grandiose
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
revive
nearness
rhapsody
moderate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Solace most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
demean
comfort
flourish
flagrant

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
indecorous
procrastinate
eulogy
patron

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The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."