ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 864871 Results

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
surplus
flagrant
iridescent
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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
drab
scamper
judicious
lenient

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
rancorous
drub
adversary
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
curtail
negate
egotist
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pantomime
sensualism
revoke
disdain

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."