ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381395 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.85
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
recrimination
inviolable
combative
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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
extol
incumbent
raspy
elucidate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
celebrated
lurid
stern
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
timid
incumbent
brandish
frugal

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
elusive
interminable
immoderate
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."