ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170780 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
channel
augment
precept

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
awe
grandiose
abate
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
surplus
compulsion
oblige
deferment

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
accentuate
stern
appalling
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
induce
finite
parity
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."