ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 177248 Results

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
implement
channel
combative
insinuate

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
absolve
curtail
start
aerate

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
serenity
stealth
lurid
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
derivative
corroborate
abate

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
promote
comparable
preclude

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."