ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624982 Results

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1 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cunning
insolence
channel
serenity

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
heinous
sociable
plaudits
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
onset
fickle
verify
meticulous

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
clarity
nearness
ecstatic
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
moderate
oblivious
ramble

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."