ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 247725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
channel
prominence
turpitude

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
derivative
commemorate
unscrupulous
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
flaunt
verify
appalling
turmoil

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
discern
renown
pretentious
obnoxious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
73% Answer Correctly
serenity
negate
procrastinate
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."