ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686495 Results

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1 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
interminable
exception
manifest

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Conduit most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flagrant
abate
incongruous
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
entangle
turmoil
trove
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
diffident
contortion
pallid

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
benefactor
genial
compulsion

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."