ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 474544 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
mediate
pretentious
elate
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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
lenient
civility
refurbish

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
placebo
obnoxious
archetypal
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
akin
duplicity
corrective

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
parity
opportune
brandish
meticulous

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."