ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 865458 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
71% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
raspy
repentant
fraud

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
derivative
periodic
accommodate
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
compulsion
liability
epitaph
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
solace
illuminate
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
placebo
incisive
periodic
sameness

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The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."