ASVAB Word Knowledge: Vocabulary in Context 4

Question 1

The technician's work was METICULOUS, leaving no detail unchecked. METICULOUS most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Very careful and precise

Answer

Meticulous means showing great attention to detail and being very careful.

Question 2

The commander tried to MITIGATE the impact of the supply shortage. MITIGATE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Lessen or reduce

Answer

To mitigate means to make something less severe, serious, or painful.

Question 3

The officer's report was CONCISE and easy to understand. CONCISE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Brief and clear

Answer

Concise means giving a lot of information in a few words; brief but complete.

Question 4

The recruit's INSUBORDINATION led to disciplinary action. INSUBORDINATION most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Disobedience to authority

Answer

Insubordination is defiance of authority or refusal to obey orders.

Question 5

The new training method proved to be highly EFFICACIOUS. EFFICACIOUS most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Effective in producing results

Answer

Efficacious means successful in producing the intended or expected result.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test