ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521853 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
gargantuan
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
mandate
obdurate
derivative
facade

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

3 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
archaic
advance
buffer
pomp

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
sociable
accessible
corruption
onset

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
redouble
dulcet
incidental
indecorous

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."