ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242779 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
combustion
naive
channel
perception

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
proximity
devastating
derelict
conduit

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
lenient
cunning
oblivious

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
stern
raucous
antidote
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adversary
supple
diffident
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."