ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 598831 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
beneficial
serenity
channel
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
incumbent
pretense
punctual

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
archetypal
moderate
merciful
comparable

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The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
colossal
subside
antidote
drub

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
accentuate
irritation
euphoria
straddle

Solution
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."