ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 929688 Results

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1 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
appalling
regurgitate
preclude

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts.
65% Answer Correctly
spew
advantageous
clairvoyance
brandish

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Conduit most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
facade
buffer
channel
genial

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
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benefactor
postponement
cunning
induce

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
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parity
sameness
composed
comparable

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."