ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
prudent
channel
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
curtail
mediate
stealth
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
immoderate
devastating
interminable
mandate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
urge
dubious
corroborate
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
gruff
genial
meticulous

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."