ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 328138 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
insinuate
channel
fragile

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inviolable
sugar pill
regale
scamper

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
distortion
revoke
abate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
intricate
improbable
turpitude
incongruous

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
indecorous
ethical
abate

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."