ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 501996 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
appalling
camaraderie
conduit
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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
classic
sociable
abate
salvage

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implausible
mandate
surfeit
derelict

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
deferment
insinuate
timid
composed

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
demeanor
shorten
colossal
servile

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."