ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 571730 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
extenuating
procrastinate
promote

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
archetypal
pretense
impenitent
evasive

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
serenity
elusive
corruption
comparable

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
iridescent
repentant
strict
raspy

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
duplicity
incongruous
assess
sociable

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."