ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 444032 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
mediate
unscrupulous
channel
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
immoderate
trim
advantageous
abate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
revoke
accentuate
crafty
grandiose

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
oblivious
brandish
prevent
abate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
proximity
seditious
supple
accentuate

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."