ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 776094 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.64
Score 0% 53%

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
mundane
brandish
artless
dubious

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
celebrated
melee
upbraid
gruff

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
duplicity
promote
prune
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
unscrupulous
inauspicious
demean

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
incisive
surly
raspy
rehash

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."