ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 994681 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
duplicity
civility
egotist

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
salvage
elusive
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
abate
rehash
clarity
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
flagrant
extol
retroactive
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
supple
incongruous
counterclaim
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."