ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762449 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
retroactive
clarity
civility

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
duplicity
pallid
cache
refurbish

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
apathetic
grandiose
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
embellish
eloquent
suspect
celebrated

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
cunning
curtail
objectionable
absolve

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."