ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 925545 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
counterclaim
implement
elate

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
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revoke
elucidate
extant
discern

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
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dubious
assess
rhapsody
epistolary

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
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fickle
destitute
onset
promote

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
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disdain
preclude
inscription
gargantuan

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."