ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354630 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
drub
channel
adversary
gravity

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
induce
epistolary
observe
fidelity

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
indecorous
untenable
placebo
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
derivative
combustion
duplicity
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
placebo
eloquent
altruistic
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."