ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 585974 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
egotist
combustion
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
raucous
commonplace
combustion
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
nurture
combustion
disconcert

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
prudent
eulogy
meticulous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
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archetypal
celebrated
melodious
rescue

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."