ASVAB Word Knowledge 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: PRUDENT most nearly means:
- reckless
- wise and careful (Correct answer)
- bold
- stubborn
Correct answer: wise and careful
Prudent means acting with care and thought for the future; showing good judgment.
Question 2: The word FORTIFY most nearly means:
- weaken
- abandon
- strengthen (Correct answer)
- deceive
Correct answer: strengthen
To fortify means to make stronger or more resistant, especially against attack.
Question 3: METICULOUS most nearly means:
- careless
- extremely careful and precise (Correct answer)
- quick
- quiet
Correct answer: extremely careful and precise
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
Question 4: The survivor showed great RESILIENCE. Resilience means:
- stubbornness
- ability to recover quickly (Correct answer)
- strength
- courage
Correct answer: ability to recover quickly
Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
Question 5: DECIPHER most nearly means:
- encode
- destroy
- make out the meaning of (Correct answer)
- ignore
Correct answer: make out the meaning of
To decipher means to convert coded or unclear information into understandable form.
Question 6: The word TRANQUIL most nearly means:
- noisy
- peaceful (Correct answer)
- dangerous
- crowded
Correct answer: peaceful
Tranquil means free from disturbance; calm and peaceful.
Question 7: AUDACIOUS most nearly means:
- timid
- foolish
- daring (Correct answer)
- secretive
Correct answer: daring
Audacious means showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
