ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 811771 Results

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1 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
mandate
procrastinate
compassion
colossal

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
accentuate
buffer
punctual
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
inauspicious
incumbent
extol

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
retroactive
peace
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
melodious
flourish
renown
extenuating

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 flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."