ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 553224 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
disdain
implausible
dubious

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
moderate
refurbish
chaos
corrosive

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
distortion
combustion
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
opportune
glaring
meticulous
fidelity

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
flourish
egotist
accessible

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."