ASVAB Word Knowledge: Vocabulary in Context 3

Question 1

The officer's speech was meant to GALVANIZE the troops before battle. GALVANIZE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Stimulate into action

Answer

To galvanize means to shock or excite someone into taking action.

Question 2

The medic had to IMPROVISE when supplies ran out. IMPROVISE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Create solutions on the spot

Answer

To improvise means to create or manage something without preparation using available resources.

Question 3

The evidence was IRREFUTABLE — the suspect had been there. IRREFUTABLE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Impossible to deny

Answer

Irrefutable means impossible to deny or disprove; undeniable.

Question 4

The sergeant spoke in a TERSE manner during the briefing. TERSE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Brief and abrupt

Answer

Terse means using few words, often to the point of seeming rude or unfriendly.

Question 5

The scout's VIGILANCE kept the unit safe from ambush. VIGILANCE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Alertness and watchfulness

Answer

Vigilance means being keenly watchful to detect danger or difficulties.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test