ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1

Question 1

The intrepid<\/u> soldier led his men into battle.

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bold

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powerful

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able

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clever

Question 2

Verbose<\/u> most nearly means

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long-winded

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cruel

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voracious

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vile

Question 3

The credible<\/u> witness took the stand in the trial.

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plausible

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suspicious

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relevant

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lying

Question 4

Vindictive<\/u> most nearly means

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vengeful

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indecent

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thorny

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boorish

Question 5

The man only possessed a cursory<\/u> education.

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preliminary

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foolhardy

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primary

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imperfect

Question 6

The issue was of minute<\/u> importance.

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slight

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timely

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major

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spontaneous

Question 7

Abundant<\/u> most nearly means

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ample

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punctual

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flowing

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futile

Question 8

The shopkeeper kicked the juvenile<\/u> would-be thief out of the store.

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youthful

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progressive

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enraged

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mischievous

Question 9

The employee was proud of her unblemished<\/u> reputation.

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flawless

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impaired

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sporadic

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unorthodox

Question 10

It’s not unusual to shed a tear during a poignant<\/u> scene in a movie.

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affecting

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holy

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honest

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calm

The intrepid soldier led his men into battle.