ASVAB Verbal Expression: Synonym and Context Clues 2

Question 1

Which word is closest in meaning to INDIFFERENT?

Accepted Answer

Apathetic

Answer

Indifferent means having no particular interest or sympathy; apathetic is the closest synonym.

Question 2

The soldier's TENACITY during the long march impressed his commanding officer. What does TENACITY mean?

Accepted Answer

Persistence

Answer

Tenacity means persistent determination, fitting a soldier who keeps going despite hardship.

Question 3

Which word is a synonym for VAGUE?

Accepted Answer

Ambiguous

Answer

Vague means unclear or uncertain in meaning; ambiguous shares this sense of lacking clarity.

Question 4

After the argument, the two recruits remained HOSTILE toward each other. What does HOSTILE mean?

Accepted Answer

Antagonistic

Answer

Hostile means unfriendly and aggressive; the context of an unresolved argument confirms antagonism.

Question 5

Which word is closest in meaning to CONCISE?

Accepted Answer

Brief

Answer

Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and briefly; brief is its closest synonym.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test