ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 517952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.77
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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
melee
comparable
pantomime

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
illuminate
avian
fraud
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
preclude
exasperation
incongruous

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
prominence
melodious
brawl
plaudits

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
deferment
waffle
foil
egotist

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."