ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 887286 Results

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1 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
extenuating
ecstatic
adversary

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
conduit
exception
homage
sociable

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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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
pathos
pallid
unscrupulous
detect

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
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authoritarian
combative
seriousness
inviolable

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The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
benevolent
promote
arbitrate
stifle

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."