ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 640492 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
mediate
exasperation
civility
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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
periodic
medium
trove
precept

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
salvage
eloquent
implausible
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
inflammatory
prominence
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
disconcert
cache
melee
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."