ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 946909 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
plaudits
pantomime
melodious
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
induce
altruistic
repentant
serenity

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
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camaraderie
garish
seditious
turmoil

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

4 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
frugal
adorn
scamper
camaraderie

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
interminable
vulgar
compulsion
impenitent

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."