ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 699138 Results

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
implausible
raucous
baseless
appalling

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
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incongruous
melodious
grandiose
counterclaim

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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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
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appraise
sociability
eloquent
plaudits

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The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
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prevent
epistolary
rhapsody
buffer

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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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
naive
frugal
belated
shorten

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The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."