ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935056 Results

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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
gargantuan
counterclaim
pomp

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
compulsion
rancorous
turmoil

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
diffident
beneficial
scapegoat
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
accentuate
sociable
untenable

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
exalt
preclude
recrimination
mind

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."