ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 625334 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
solace
absolve
rancorous

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
naive
regale
demean
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
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equitable
crafty
prominence
polarize

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
exasperation
rail
straddle

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
compulsion
straddle
embellish

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."