ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435746 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
equitable
absolve
melodious

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
regale
loyalty
meticulous
pomp

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The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
augment
surplus
divide
negate

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Parity most nearly means:
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revoke
immoderate
fraud
sameness

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
antidote
demean
insolence
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."