ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369044 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
compulsion
servile
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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
scapegoat
written
abate

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
surplus
bird–like
polarize

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
flaw
lurid
mundane

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
facade
advantageous
elusive
parity

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."