ASVAB Word Knowledge: Vocabulary in Context

Question 1

The word FORTIFY most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Strengthen

Answer

Fortify means to make stronger or more secure, especially for defense.

Question 2

The word MENACE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Threat

Answer

Menace means a person or thing that is likely to cause harm; a threat.

Question 3

The word RESILIENT most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Able to recover quickly

Answer

Resilient means able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.

Question 4

The word CENSURE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Official criticism or disapproval

Answer

Censure means to formally express strong disapproval.

Question 5

The word FUTILE most nearly means:

Accepted Answer

Hopeless or pointless

Answer

Futile means producing no result; pointless.

ASVAB - Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Practice Test