ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315927 Results

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1 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
extol
comfort
pathos
mandate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
pallid
pathos
disconcert

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
ploy
pantomime
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
commemorate
supple
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
embellish
roam
moderate
buffoonery

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."