ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976316 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
dreadful
deferment
nurture

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
belated
interminable
insolence
propitious

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The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
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extol
flagrant
avian
deceit

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The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
sociable
camaraderie
anomaly
eloquent

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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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
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counterclaim
benefactor
scapegoat
adversary

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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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."