ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 999623 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
extol
belated
counterclaim
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
raspy
elusive
revoke

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
compulsion
timid
eloquent
pathos

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
straddle
raucous
apathetic

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
defect
accommodate
fraud
elusive

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."