ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686498 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
antidote
archetypal
insinuate

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
turpitude
appraise
induce
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
polarize
impenitent
buffoonery

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
divination
onset
disconcert
cunning

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The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entangle
turmoil
trove
entertain

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The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."