ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619288 Results

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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
extant
refurbish
defiant
channel

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
surplus
drab
meticulous

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
belated
immoderate
mediate

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
revive
incisive
rescue
fragile

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The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
mundane
duplicity
negate

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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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."