ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 684577 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
adversary
implement
counterclaim
accentuate

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
brandish
jocularity
derivative
compulsion

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
precept
flaw
implement
living

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
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grandiose
prevent
revoke
elate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
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imply
incisive
turmoil
authoritarian

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The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."