ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 336261 Results

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
illuminate
channel
manifest
implausible

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
oblivious
bitter
proximity
mediate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
assess
discern
combative
eulogy

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
opportune
fraud
pliant

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
onset
hedonism
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."