ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 82452 Results

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1 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
living
pantomime
gravity

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
meticulous
derelict
anomaly
polarize

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
discern
pomp
caustic
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Garish most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rail
surplus
gaudy
incidental

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extant
interminable
compassion
facade

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."