ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 431337

Questions 5
Words conduit, disdain, exasperation, genial, servile

Study Guide

conduit
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.
disdain
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
exasperation
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
genial
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
servile
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.