ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 905156 Results

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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
adversary
refurbish
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
civility
immoderate
diffident
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
parity
pantomime
deferment
channel

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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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
unscrupulous
incumbent
extant

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The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
archaic
foster
pallid
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."