ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 210754 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
proximity
authoritarian
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
mundane
collection
clarity
incongruous

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
lenient
deceit
interminable
egotist

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
pathos
apathetic
prudent
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
corrective
turmoil
clairvoyance
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."