ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509186 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
facade
parity
counterclaim
garish

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
straddle
interminable
furtiveness
ethical

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
54% Answer Correctly
extant
periodic
akin
dubious

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The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
gruff
nurture
subside
egotist

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
penurious
caustic
flaw

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."