ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871826 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
plaudits
embellish
mediate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
83% Answer Correctly
turpitude
pantomime
courtesy
clarity

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
repel
extant
brandish
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
appalling
contrite
liability
iridescent

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insinuate
clarity
counterclaim
buffoonery

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."