ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
recrimination
unscrupulous
combative

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
derelict
garish
dupe
facade

Solution
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
comparable
redouble
trove

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
moderate
commemorate
judicious
defiant

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
flourish
penurious
mandate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."