ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 96994 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
recrimination
counterclaim
sociable
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
naive
plaudits
turpitude
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
naive
cover
clarity

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
opportune
proximity
rehash

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
turmoil
recrimination
seditious
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."