ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 202392 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
servile
artless
grandiose
periodic

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
flourish
arbitrate
censure
pretense

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
beneficial
shorten
raucous
discern

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
accentuate
absolve
corrective

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

5 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
iridescent
ploy
corruption
polarize

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."