ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word ALLEVIATE most nearly means:
- worsen
- relieve (Correct answer)
- ignore
- complicate
Correct answer: relieve
To alleviate means to make suffering, deficiency, or a problem less severe.
Question 2: The word INCESSANT most nearly means:
- brief
- uncertain
- continual (Correct answer)
- silent
Correct answer: continual
Incessant means continuing without pause or interruption.
Question 3: The word PRUDENT most nearly means:
- reckless
- wise (Correct answer)
- stubborn
- generous
Correct answer: wise
Prudent means acting with or showing care and thought for the future.
Question 4: The word COVERT most nearly means:
- open
- secret (Correct answer)
- brave
- simple
Correct answer: secret
Covert means not openly acknowledged or displayed; hidden.
Question 5: The word ARDUOUS most nearly means:
- easy
- colorful
- demanding (Correct answer)
- flexible
Correct answer: demanding
Arduous means involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult.
Question 6: The word BENEVOLENT most nearly means:
- cruel
- kind (Correct answer)
- nervous
- clever
Correct answer: kind
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly in nature.
Question 7: The word OBSOLETE most nearly means:
- modern
- outdated (Correct answer)
- complex
- accurate
Correct answer: outdated
Obsolete means no longer in use or no longer useful.
ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2
The word ALLEVIATE most nearly means: