ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737339 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
prune
epitaph
counterclaim
frugal

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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
defiant
pretentious
flaw

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
servile
cognition
insolence
extenuating

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The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
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flaw
demeanor
clairvoyance
impassive

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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
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untenable
altruistic
antidote
egotist

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."