ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888357 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
negate
counterclaim
disconcert
aerate

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
nurture
diffident
homage
elusive

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
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onset
incite
archetypal
ploy

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The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
nearness
dubious
pathos
inviolable

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
augment
elusive
intensify
stealth

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."