ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 147811 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
egotist
altruistic
frugal
adversary

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
untenable
heinous
straddle
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Gruff most nearly means:
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appalling
corroborate
revoke
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
fickle
promote
clarity

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
contortion
distortion
lenient

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."