ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498020 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
turpitude
counterclaim
interminable
untenable

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
lenient
abate
repel
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
appraise
moderate
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
ploy
meticulous
conduit

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
opportune
frail
drub
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."