ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170310 Results

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
raucous
channel
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
redouble
corrosive
rancorous
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 Duplicity most nearly means:
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aerate
heed
deceit
censure

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
prompt
epitaph
augment

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
benefactor
plaudits
propitious
precept

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."