ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 60916 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
repel
awe
odious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
lurid
redouble
refurbish

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
grandiose
defiant
insolence
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
epitaph
onset
iridescent

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
genial
extol
pretentious
artless

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."