APT APT Word Knowledge and Verbal Aptitude 3

Question 1

What does 'diligent' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

Showing steady and earnest effort

Answer

'Diligent' describes someone who shows careful and persistent effort in carrying out tasks or duties.

Question 2

Which word is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'aggressive'?

Accepted Answer

Passive

Answer

'Aggressive' means ready to attack or confront, while 'passive' means accepting situations without resistance or initiative.

Question 3

Select the word most similar in meaning to 'cognizant':

Accepted Answer

Aware and informed

Answer

'Cognizant' means having knowledge or awareness of a situation, which matches 'aware and informed.'

Question 4

What does 'insubordination' mean?

Accepted Answer

Defiance of authority or refusal to obey orders

Answer

'Insubordination' refers to deliberate defiance of authority or refusal to obey orders from a superior, a serious military offense.

Question 5

Which word best completes the sentence: The unit's _____ training prepared them for the most demanding combat scenarios.

Accepted Answer

rigorous and thorough

Answer

'Rigorous' means extremely thorough and careful, which is the type of training needed to prepare soldiers for demanding situations.

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