ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 761450 Results

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
polarize
intricate
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
regurgitate
pantomime
incumbent

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
turmoil
advantageous
exasperation
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
gruesome
conduit
serenity

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 Methodical most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
corroborate
duplicity
straddle
systematic

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."