ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2

Question 1

I am often afflicted <\/u> by terrible headaches.

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caused pain

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surprised

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confused

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infuriated

Question 2

The family was humiliated<\/u> by the comments in the newspaper.

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embarrrassed

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enraged

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wicked

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proud

Question 3

The word impart <\/u> most nearly means:

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transmit

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leave

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interrupt

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steal

Question 4

The measurements for the new shelves had to be precise<\/u>.

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exact

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distant

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approximate

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dismal

Question 5

After being stranded on an island alone for months, he was quite gaunt<\/u>.

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extremely thin

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lethargic

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satisfied

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reluctant

Question 6

The rose bush endured<\/u> a harsh winter and bloomed again.

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survived

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died

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declined

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silenced

Question 7

After college, she bought a house on the outskirts<\/u> of town.

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Outlying areas

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Apparel

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Apartments

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Beaches

Question 8

He was able to support three children on his livelihood<\/u>.

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Career

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Hobbies

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Education

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Neighborhood

Question 9

Paul always buys extravagant<\/u> gifts.

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expensive

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broken

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inappropriate

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unattractive

Question 10

The news report indicates<\/u> that bad weather is on the way.

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shows

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questions

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explains

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contradicts