ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 844963 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
intricate
flaunt
deferment
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
negate
inauspicious
iridescent

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
adorn
pretense
derelict

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
parity
facade
corrosive
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
preclude
destitute
implausible
discern

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."