ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 511276 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
brandish
channel
egotist

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
foil
procrastinate
indecorous
rule

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
appraise
rowdy
ethical
revive

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
stealth
corrosive
irritation
revoke

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extenuating
excessive
distortion
untenable

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."