ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 10122 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
channel
implausible
accommodate

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
incidental
equitable
diffident

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaunt
rehash
procrastinate
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
repentant
elusive
placebo

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
commemorate
catastrophic
disdain

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."