ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380230 Results

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
channel
civility
preclude
stealth

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
solace
proximity
scorn
beneficial

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
polarize
demean
benevolent
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

4 Combustion most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
repel
inflammatory
sociable
igniting

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The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
rancorous
buffoonery
beneficial
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."