ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490382 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
revive
counterclaim
comparable

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
elusive
genial
strategem
proximity

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
intricate
obdurate
pomp
incongruous

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
fickle
comfort
servile
stealth

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
frail
aesthete
perception
proximity

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."