ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 613866 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
channel
stifle
illuminate
interminable

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
extant
fidelity
ploy
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
intricate
melee
disconcert
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
futile
catastrophic
nearness
eloquent

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
frugal
stealth
flaunt

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."