ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 171199 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
clarity
pomp
turmoil
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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
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serenity
counterclaim
civility
deferment

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
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inauspicious
unnerve
heed
serenity

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
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duplicity
jocularity
combustion
placebo

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The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
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deferment
fragile
serenity
disposition

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."