ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 21499 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
dreadful
prudent
deferment

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
gruff
appalling
derivative
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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
corrosive
opportune
illuminate
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
moderate
jocularity
camaraderie
civility

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
delight
brandish
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."