ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 120365 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
melodious
fragile
channel

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
salvage
arbitrate
pretense
disdain

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
proximity
incisive
placebo

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
corrective
scapegoat
dulcet
equitable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
perception
interminable
gaudy
gruff

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."