ASVAB Word Knowledge Quiz

What does the word "abate" mean?

• To increase

• To decrease

• To remain the same

• To fluctuate

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

The word "benevolent" most nearly means:

• Malevolent

• Kind

• Indifferent

• Powerful

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

What is the meaning of "candid"?

• Secretive

• Honest

• Unfair

• Rude

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

The word "deter" most closely means:

• Encourage

• Prevent

• Hasten

• Ignore

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "elucidate" mean?

• To confuse

• To clarify

• To erase

• To darken

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

The word "frivolous" most nearly means:

• Serious

• Silly

• Heavy

• Useful

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What is the meaning of "gregarious"?

• Solitary

• Sociable

• Aggressive

• Miserly

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2F

The word "hinder" most closely means:

• To help

• To obstruct

• To encourage

• To release

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

What does "innovate" mean?

• To follow

• To create something new

• To destroy

• To preserve

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.2E

The word "juxtapose" most nearly means:

• To separate

• To place close together for contrasting effect

• To confuse

• To mix randomly

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C