ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 509014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
genial
insinuate
disconcert
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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
timid
adversary
parity
recrimination

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
ploy
complement
accentuate
repel

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
surplus
censure
punctual
surfeit

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
proximity
exalt
frugal
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."