ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891286 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
celebrated
rancorous
epistolary
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
mundane
ethical
comfort
facade

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
melee
extant
exception
incite

Solution
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
inflammatory
procrastinate
repentant

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
pallid
anomaly
accentuate
diffident

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."