ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 59482 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
solace
curtail
incongruous

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
compulsion
corroborate
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
repentant
turmoil
flaunt

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
recrimination
inviolable
unnerve
nurture

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
gruff
recrimination
imply
retroactive

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."