ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 376661 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
destitute
repentant
apathetic

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
nurture
authoritarian
evasive
genial

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
repel
counterclaim
polarize
heinous

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
trove
genial
highlight
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
insolence
intricate
discern
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."