ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82057 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
archetypal
solace
rehash
counterclaim

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
turpitude
exasperation
genial
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
exception
seditious
absolve

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
igniting
dubious
derivative
precept

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
gruff
celebrated
interminable
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."