ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 662553 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
epistolary
roam
comprehensible
foil

Solution
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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
pomp
ramble
favorable
awe

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
illuminate
periodic
corroborate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
distortion
epitaph
compulsion
compassion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
celebrated
extol
appraise

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."