ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165913 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
impenitent
dubious
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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
composed
duplicity
illuminate
renown

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
disconcert
turmoil
elucidate
pretense

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
appalling
finite
compassion
meticulous

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
cache
recrimination
archaic
finite

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."