ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454873 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
ethical
bitter
prudent
exasperation

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
avian
renovate
pantomime
elusive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
gravity
counterclaim
interminable
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
preclude
futile
appraise

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
camaraderie
punctual
fickle

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."