ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387971 Results

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
straddle
turmoil
fraud
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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
serenity
ramble
incisive

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
hedonism
brawl
facade
combustion

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
impenitent
obdurate
serenity
prudent

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
drub
entangle
exception
peace

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."