ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word AMIABLE most nearly means:
- hostile
- friendly (Correct answer)
- fearful
- distant
Correct answer: friendly
Amiable means having a friendly and pleasant manner.
Question 2: The word AMBIGUOUS most nearly means:
- clear
- unclear (Correct answer)
- definite
- precise
Correct answer: unclear
Ambiguous means open to more than one interpretation; not clear.
Question 3: The word EXEMPLARY most nearly means:
- average
- outstanding (Correct answer)
- ordinary
- poor
Correct answer: outstanding
Exemplary means serving as a desirable model; representing the best.
Question 4: The word ROBUST most nearly means:
- frail
- strong (Correct answer)
- slow
- hollow
Correct answer: strong
Robust means strong and healthy; vigorous.
Question 5: The word CONDONE most nearly means:
- punish
- overlook (Correct answer)
- criticize
- prevent
Correct answer: overlook
To condone means to accept and allow behavior that is considered wrong.
Question 6: The word SPARSE most nearly means:
- dense
- scarce (Correct answer)
- colorful
- heavy
Correct answer: scarce
Sparse means thinly dispersed or scattered; not dense.
Question 7: The word SUBSEQUENT most nearly means:
- previous
- following (Correct answer)
- unrelated
- simultaneous
Correct answer: following
Subsequent means coming after or following in order.
ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 4
The word AMIABLE most nearly means: