ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 36261 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
gravity
avian
surplus
counterclaim

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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
futile
regale
admired
periodic

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
buffer
ramble
medium
revoke

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
untenable
regale
melee
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adversary
flourish
frugal
embroil

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The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."