ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287310 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
prominence
intricate
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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
benevolent
solace
keen
advantageous

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
accentuate
humble
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
impenitent
immoderate
gravity

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
polarize
lenient
archaic

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."