ASVAB Word Knowledge: Vocabulary in Context 5

Question 1

The soldier remained RESOLUTE despite the difficult conditions. RESOLUTE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Firmly determined

Answer

Resolute means admirably purposeful, determined, and unwavering in one's decisions.

Question 2

The mission required COVERT operations behind enemy lines. COVERT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Secret and hidden

Answer

Covert means not openly acknowledged or displayed; secret or disguised.

Question 3

The unit's MORALE was high after the successful mission. MORALE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Confidence and spirit

Answer

Morale refers to the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a group at a particular time.

Question 4

The engineer used RUDIMENTARY tools to complete the repair. RUDIMENTARY most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Basic and undeveloped

Answer

Rudimentary means involving or limited to basic principles; undeveloped or primitive.

Question 5

The captain's REPRIMAND made it clear that tardiness would not be tolerated. REPRIMAND most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Official scolding

Answer

A reprimand is a formal expression of disapproval; an official rebuke.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test