ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 689455 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
interminable
dubious
rail

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
65% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
diffident
iridescent
revoke

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
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lucidity
exception
intricate
epitaph

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
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preclude
medium
pretentious
prudent

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The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
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reanimate
regale
euphoria
distortion

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The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."