ASVAB PRACTICE TEST A

Part 3: Word Knowledge (WK)

11 Minutes 35 Questions

  3. Directions: In this section, you are tested on the meaning of words. Each of the following questions has an underlined word. Select the answer that most nearly means the same as the underlined word and mark the corresponding oval on your answer sheet.

  4. Impose most nearly means

    1. create
    2. force
    3. damage
    4. trade

  5. Stunted most nearly means

    1. halted
    2. frightened
    3. aged
    4. overstated

  6. A sturdy home can withstand nearly any disaster.

    1. huge
    2. strong
    3. cold
    4. cautious

  7. He was undeterred in his quest to find her.

    1. surprised
    2. persistent
    3. careless
    4. brazen

  8. Ennui most nearly means

    1. patient
    2. gloating
    3. boredom
    4. tasteful

  9. Mutable most nearly means

    1. changeable
    2. silent
    3. big-hearted
    4. calm

  10. The way they squandered the money was shameful.

    1. gathered
    2. stole
    3. wasted
    4. owned

  11. The handwriting was nearly illegible.

    1. unreadable
    2. unethical
    3. creative
    4. dangerous

  12. Infinite most nearly means

    1. costly
    2. unending
    3. babyish
    4. daily

  13. Longevity most nearly means

    1. training
    2. duration
    3. girth
    4. lifestyle

  14. Tourists always fall for that ruse.

    1. trick
    2. display
    3. itinerary
    4. backtalk

  15. The president proclaimed it a national holiday.

    1. suggested
    2. renamed
    3. announced
    4. unmade

  16. Even the most rudimentary details are crucial to understanding this problem.

    1. basic
    2. ecstatic
    3. illogical
    4. fancy

  17. Rout most nearly means

    1. careful
    2. defeat
    3. blatant
    4. open

  18. His rogue attitude didn’t fit the “team” concept.

    1. aggressive
    2. sad
    3. rebellious
    4. low-brow

  19. Her point of view didn’t resonate with everyone on the committee.

    1. create irritation
    2. display clarity
    3. evoke agreement
    4. generate discussion

  20. Duplicating steps is far too redundant at this late stage.

    1. repetitive
    2. upsetting
    3. colorful
    4. wishy-washy

  21. Far be it from me to prescribe how to raise one’s own children.

    1. predict
    2. dictate
    3. judge
    4. decide

  22. Logical most nearly means

    1. cognizant
    2. easy
    3. rowdy
    4. sensible

  23. Prerequisite most nearly means

    1. requirement
    2. evaluation
    3. glee
    4. good taste

  24. It seems that loud people tend to gravitate toward other loud people.

    1. be drawn
    2. be hostile
    3. be inquisitive
    4. be competitive

  25. The police felt it was best to be cautious when approaching the house.

    1. excited
    2. apathetic
    3. dodgy
    4. careful

  26. Braggart most nearly means

    1. clown
    2. leader
    3. boaster
    4. deputy

  27. Basing his opinions on hearsay doomed the case.

    1. rumor
    2. samples
    3. truth
    4. belief

  28. Taunt most nearly means

    1. grade
    2. relate
    3. ridicule
    4. party

  29. Most of our employees respond well to constructive criticism.

    1. damaging
    2. productive
    3. gentle
    4. flattering

  30. Quantifiable most nearly means

    1. laughable
    2. standard
    3. countable
    4. breakable

  31. The least effective way of dealing with children is yelling.

    1. tantalizing
    2. creative
    3. useful
    4. positive

  32. Apathy most nearly means

    1. greatness
    2. laziness
    3. disinterest
    4. boredom

  33. It left a glaring blemish on his permanent record.

    1. impact
    2. defect
    3. commendation
    4. compliment

  34. It will take a consensus to get this measure passed.

    1. agreement
    2. discussion
    3. infighting
    4. reprimand

  35. No coach can handle dissent from his players for long.

    1. discussion
    2. laughter
    3. laziness
    4. insubordination

  36. Tempo most nearly means

    1. heartbeat
    2. safety
    3. modernity
    4. speed

  37. She can take solace in the fact that it couldn’t get much worse.

    1. protection
    2. comfort
    3. glee
    4. depth

  38. Many pitfalls await the inexperienced climber.

    1. joys
    2. traps
    3. ropes
    4. talents