ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
counterclaim
pretentious
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
belated
hopeless
negate
redouble

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
abate
distortion
evasive
turmoil

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
inviolable
equitable
divination
incidental

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
illuminate
insolence
belated

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."