ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 812539 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
perception
counterclaim
abate

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
induce
rowdy
demeanor
brandish

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
egotist
facade
absolve
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
liability
incite
exalt
ethical

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
adversary
straddle
eloquent

Solution
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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."