ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 789485 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
gruff
artless
illuminate
catastrophic

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
indecorous
renown
turmoil
benevolent

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
defiant
scapegoat
inviolable
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
pantomime
advantageous
slavish
avian

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fragile
catastrophic
pompous
promote

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."