ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 762715 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
melodious
counterclaim
distortion
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
refurbish
intensify
euphoria
heinous

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
distortion
pretentious
genial
mediate

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
salvage
frugal
cunning
augment

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
derelict
implausible
pomp

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."