ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 297219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
induce
shorten
stealth
demeanor

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
composed
accentuate
aesthete

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corrosive
handicap
incisive
accentuate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
combative
channel
untenable
disconcert

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
penurious
elate
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."