ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598078 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
plaudits
refurbish
drab

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
ethical
rail
meticulous
oxygenate

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The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
mediate
lucidity
regurgitate
turmoil

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

4 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
extol
incite
sociable

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
spew
lurid
augment
rehash

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The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."