ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 436721 Results

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Correct 0 3.11
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
heed
channel
trove
meticulous

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
solace
buffer
incisive
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
keen
proximity
drab
accentuate

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
epistolary
glaring
opportune
corroborate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
defiant
absolve
inscription
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."