ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491860 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
immoderate
counterclaim
iridescent

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
revive
genial
turmoil
stern

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
dupe
archetypal
placebo

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The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
prominence
renovate
oblivious
insinuate

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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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
solace
rule
abate
nurture

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."