ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 508283 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
censure
mediate
artless
dubious

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
pallid
inviolable
neutralize
periodic

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
stealth
elusive
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
salvage
corrosive
pale

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
retroactive
extenuating
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."