ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 228368 Results

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
sociable
iridescent
artless
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
clairvoyance
trim
melodious

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
supple
advance
scapegoat
absolve

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
harsh
discern
facade

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
indecorous
incisive
adversary
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."