ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 579689 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
channel
derivative
curtail

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
lenient
placebo
raspy

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

3 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
accentuate
turpitude
blowhard
methodical

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
nurture
commonplace
untenable
stealth

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
serenity
untenable
supple

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."