ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 933088 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
advantageous
heed
counterclaim
camaraderie

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
flaw
penurious
sociability
antidote

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
straddle
gargantuan
arbitrate
aerate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
appraise
pale
salvage
melodious

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
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avian
advantageous
gruff
verify

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."