ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word METICULOUS most nearly means:
- sloppy
- careful (Correct answer)
- hasty
- vague
Correct answer: careful
Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful.
Question 2: The word PROFOUND most nearly means:
- shallow
- deep (Correct answer)
- simple
- noisy
Correct answer: deep
Profound means having great depth of insight or knowledge.
Question 3: The word ADAMANT most nearly means:
- flexible
- firm (Correct answer)
- uncertain
- passive
Correct answer: firm
Adamant means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.
Question 4: The word LETHARGIC most nearly means:
- energetic
- sluggish (Correct answer)
- alert
- bold
Correct answer: sluggish
Lethargic means affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic.
Question 5: The word CANDID most nearly means:
- deceptive
- honest (Correct answer)
- indirect
- reserved
Correct answer: honest
Candid means truthful and straightforward; frank in speech.
Question 6: The word EXPEDITE most nearly means:
- delay
- speed up (Correct answer)
- cancel
- complicate
Correct answer: speed up
To expedite means to make an action happen sooner or be accomplished more quickly.
Question 7: The word IMPARTIAL most nearly means:
- biased
- fair (Correct answer)
- emotional
- partial
Correct answer: fair
Impartial means treating all rivals or disputants equally; unbiased.
ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 5
The word METICULOUS most nearly means: