ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 570886 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
immoderate
pretentious
scamper

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
brandish
turmoil
slavish
clarity

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
accessible
redouble
exasperation
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
garish
inauspicious
banal
clarity

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
exalt
facade
parity
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."