ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415210 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
heinous
artless
rhapsody
trove

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
antidote
elucidate
supple
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
scamper
divide
retroactive
drub

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
onset
eloquent
surly
exasperation

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
epistolary
extenuating
redouble

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."