APT APT Word Knowledge and Verbal Aptitude

Question 1

What does the word 'tenacious' most nearly mean?

Accepted Answer

Persistent and determined

Answer

'Tenacious' means holding firm or refusing to give up, making 'persistent and determined' the correct match.

Question 2

Which word is most similar in meaning to 'brevity'?

Accepted Answer

Conciseness

Answer

'Brevity' means the quality of being brief or concise, so 'conciseness' is the best synonym.

Question 3

Select the word most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'prudent':

Accepted Answer

Reckless

Answer

'Prudent' means acting with careful judgment and foresight, so its antonym is 'reckless,' meaning acting without thought.

Question 4

Which word best completes the analogy: GENERAL is to ARMY as ADMIRAL is to ___?

Accepted Answer

Navy

Answer

A General is the senior commanding rank of the Army, just as an Admiral holds that equivalent position in the Navy.

Question 5

What does 'ambiguous' mean?

Accepted Answer

Open to more than one interpretation

Answer

'Ambiguous' describes something that has more than one possible meaning or is unclear, leaving room for multiple interpretations.

APT - Army Personnel Testing Practice Test