ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 609706 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
eulogy
repel
archetypal
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
condone
obnoxious
anthology
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
fidelity
benefactor
augment

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
brandish
contortion
abate
commemorate

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
prudent
drab
rescue
solace

Solution
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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."