ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 180601 Results

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Correct 0 3.18
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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
accessible
eloquent
ethical

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
prudent
heinous
impudence
adversary

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
proximity
sugar pill
archetypal

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
beneficial
impenitent
glaring
rail

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
serenity
cushion
salvage
redouble

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."