ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411476 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
condone
aesthete
medium
demean

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
insinuate
implement
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
adversary
pretense
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
repentant
implement
entangle

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
fidelity
flaunt
lenient
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."