ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511366 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
belated
mandate
artless
scapegoat

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
pretense
ploy
procrastinate
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
insolence
accessible
composed

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
extenuating
classic
distortion
untenable

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
promote
propitious
incongruous
nurture

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."