ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931899 Results

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1 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
archetypal
mundane
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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
euphoria
clarity
frugal
accessible

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
obnoxious
hedonism
elate

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
demean
pomp
retroactive
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
curtail
pomp
complement
archaic

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."