ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 615659 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
inviolable
liability
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
melodious
insinuate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
aerate
absolve
gruesome
exalt

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
composed
aerate
perception
unnerve

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

5 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
incumbent
elate
veneration
epitaph

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."