ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436418 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
disdain
artless
placebo
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
illuminate
discern
mediate
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
insinuate
pathos
liability

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
79% Answer Correctly
colossal
prompt
commemorate
raspy

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
disdain
pale
meticulous
archaic

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."