ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 64189 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
promote
retroactive
channel
onset

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
euphoria
incidental
exception
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
gravity
belated
penurious
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
aesthete
homage
exalt
epistolary

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
fidelity
perception
deferment
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."