ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 591278 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
repentant
channel
deferment
liability

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
command
illuminate
pantomime
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brawl
preclude
repentant
combustion

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
ethical
incumbent
manifest
petty

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
prune
inviolable
archetypal

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."