ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121746 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
retroactive
benevolent
indecorous
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
epistolary
implausible
impenitent

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
recrimination
surplus
promote
command

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
rancorous
raucous
subside
repel

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
authoritarian
opportune
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."