ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 75070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
precept
frail
inflammatory
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
celebrated
brandish
comfort
turpitude

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
melodious
exception
opportune

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
oblivious
belated
insolence
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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
diffident
augment
impudent
combustion

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."