ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 155348 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
solace
flaunt
channel
accentuate

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
servile
intricate
indecorous
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
pathos
subside
aerate
absolve

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
genial
periodic
negate

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
derivative
meticulous
oblivious

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."