ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 714457 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
abate
grandiose
epistolary

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
straddle
frugal
discern
censure

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
58% Answer Correctly
turpitude
recrimination
elation
heinous

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
derivative
extant
stealth
spew

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
drab
exasperation
melee

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."