ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 599876 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
derivative
combative
grandiose
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
elusive
gargantuan
composed
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
refurbish
promote
strict
facade

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
fragile
accommodate
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
egotist
incumbent
classic
civility

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The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."