ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 732702 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
strict
penurious
plaudits

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
naive
counterclaim
avian
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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
pretense
supple
ethical
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
gargantuan
embellish
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
dubious
eloquent
ethical

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."