ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 569906 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
brandish
heed
absolve

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
censure
benefactor
veneration
elate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
servile
fragile
baseless
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
fickle
illuminate
advantageous
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 advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
untenable
excuse
regurgitate
dubious

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."