ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 339761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
civility
artless
incongruous
incisive

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
inviolable
raspy
shorten
iridescent

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
manifest
gruff
renovate
lenient

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
garish
fickle
colossal

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
onset
adorn
plaudits
combustion

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."