ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 455659 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
straddle
artless
drub
hedonism

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
flourish
stern
cover
accessible

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
egotist
propitious
unscrupulous
accentuate

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
accentuate
excessive
eulogy
awe

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
drub
parity
prominence
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."