ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 405200 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
aerate
mundane
flagrant

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
fragile
finite
ominous
defiant

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
recrimination
untouchable
impenitent
indecorous

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
demeanor
distortion
aerate
medium

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
hedonism
fragile
raspy

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."