ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44912 Results

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
extenuating
pomp
incisive
renown

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
obnoxious
negate
appalling

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
impenitent
aesthete
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
eloquent
comfort
precept
fickle

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
finite
incumbent
salvage

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."