ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 498794 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
proximity
drub
channel
aesthete

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
exasperation
frugal
drub
extenuating

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
retroactive
embroil
periodic
apathetic

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
pallid
inauspicious
elusive

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
raspy
buffer
retroactive

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."