AFOQT Word Knowledge Vocabulary 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: ABATE most nearly means:
- Intensify
- Diminish (Correct answer)
- Confuse
- Postpone
Correct answer: Diminish
To abate is to lessen or reduce in intensity.
Question 2: BENEVOLENT most nearly means:
- Hostile
- Kindly (Correct answer)
- Wealthy
- Cautious
Correct answer: Kindly
Benevolent describes a kind, well-meaning disposition.
Question 3: CANDID most nearly means:
- Frank (Correct answer)
- Secretive
- Bright
- Hesitant
Correct answer: Frank
Candid means honest and straightforward.
Question 4: DETER most nearly means:
- Encourage
- Discourage (Correct answer)
- Decide
- Delay
Correct answer: Discourage
To deter is to discourage or prevent an action.
Question 5: ELOQUENT most nearly means:
- Clumsy
- Articulate (Correct answer)
- Silent
- Brief
Correct answer: Articulate
Eloquent means fluent and persuasive in speech.
Question 6: FRUGAL most nearly means:
- Wasteful
- Thrifty (Correct answer)
- Generous
- Reckless
Correct answer: Thrifty
Frugal means economical and sparing with resources.
Question 7: GREGARIOUS most nearly means:
- Sociable (Correct answer)
- Solitary
- Angry
- Honest
Correct answer: Sociable
Gregarious describes someone who enjoys the company of others.
