ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 251434 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
refurbish
unscrupulous
turmoil
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
futile
placebo
polarize
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
avian
heed
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
fidelity
prune
humble
eulogy

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
finite
plaudits
limited
brandish

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."