ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495029 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
induce
stealth
composed
counterclaim

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
inflammatory
heinous
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
elusive
brandish
accentuate
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
heinous
euphoria
scamper
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
stifle
prominence
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."