ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 890612 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
epitaph
genial
commemorate
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
counterclaim
insolence
antidote

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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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
belated
bird–like
clairvoyance
finite

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
facade
drub
genial
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
supple
gruff
sociable
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."