ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129390 Results

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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
renown
ecstatic
extenuating
straddle

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
foil
blowhard
pantomime
iridescent

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
extol
arbitrate
anthology

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
inviolable
compassion
garish

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
inviolable
corrosive
condone

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."