ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
demeanor
artless
straddle
placebo

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
meticulous
diffident
comparable

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
condone
finite
disconcert
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
commemorate
implement
subside
incisive

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
untenable
regale
scamper

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."