ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 332920 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
embellish
ramble
absolve
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
negate
flaunt
repel
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
repel
exasperation
euphoria
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
pomp
careless
exasperation
rail

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

5 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
retroactive
servile
indecorous
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."