ASVAB Verbal Expression: Synonym and Context Clues

Question 1

Choose the word most similar in meaning to ARDUOUS.

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Strenuous

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Easy

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Playful

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Rapid

Question 2

The soldiers exhibited VALOR on the battlefield. What does valor mean?

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Bravery

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Cowardice

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Confusion

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Fatigue

Question 3

Choose the word most similar in meaning to TENACIOUS.

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Persistent

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Weak

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Careless

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Generous

Question 4

The context clue in 'The benevolent king donated vast riches to the poor' suggests benevolent means:

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Generous and kind

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Cruel

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Wealthy

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Powerful

Question 5

Choose the word most similar in meaning to OBSCURE.

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Vague

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Clear

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Famous

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Loud

Question 6

In the sentence 'Her loquacious nature meant she could fill any silence with conversation,' loquacious means:

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Talkative

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Silent

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Anxious

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Intelligent

Question 7

Choose the word most similar in meaning to DILIGENT.

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Hardworking

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Lazy

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Reckless

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Timid

Question 8

The word PROXIMITY most nearly means:

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Nearness

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Distance

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Quality

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Speed

Question 9

Choose the word most similar in meaning to FRUGAL.

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Thrifty

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Wasteful

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Generous

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Hungry

Question 10

In 'The arid desert landscape offered no water for miles,' arid most likely means:

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Dry

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Lush

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Colorful

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Rocky