ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 660933 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
raspy
heinous
extol
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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
conduit
distortion
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

3 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
combustion
pliant
fidelity
exasperation

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
iridescent
elusive
charade
pantomime

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
redouble
remedial
pretense
straddle

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."