ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431971 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
elusive
composed
beneficial
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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
negate
supple
benevolent

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
periodic
negate
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
medium
turmoil
cunning
raucous

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

5 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
induce
clairvoyance
rowdy
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."