ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 565221 Results

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
artless
euphoria
drab
gargantuan

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
meticulous
distortion
prune
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
augment
raucous
veneration
pantomime

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The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
nurture
precept
repel

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
rail
pretentious
sociable
appalling

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."