ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 729251 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
salvage
corroborate
exasperation
counterclaim

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
mediate
ominous
eloquent

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
incidental
colossal
civility
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
condone
pathos
entertain
servile

Solution
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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
mundane
rehash
sameness
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."