ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662470 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
flaunt
flourish
counterclaim
onset

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
facade
fraud
flaunt

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
pallid
genial
apathetic
brandish

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
connoisseur
epistolary
entangle

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
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methodical
mandate
careless
advantageous

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."