ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 340907 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
elate
compulsion
pallid
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
antidote
rail
merciful
accessible

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
pantomime
proximity
compassion
incumbent

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
fragile
flourish
elusive

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
stifle
buffer
disconcert

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."