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ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice #1

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ghastly most nearly means

a)

Fun

b)

Lazy

c)

Torrid

d)

Awful

2.

The sisters ran away in cowardice

a)

Pain

b)

Fear

c)

Hopelessness

d)

Temperance

3.

Resignation most nearly means

a)

Losing

b)

Waste

c)

Acceptance

d)

Pride

4.

She promised to cooperate with the authorities.

a)

Fight

b)

Talk

c)

Work with

d)

Placate

5.

It is imperative that you pursue training or education beyond high school in order to get a good job.

a)

Sad

b)

Timely

c)

Open

d)

Crucial

6.

Everyone says he lost the election due to lack of initiative.

a)

Satisfaction

b)

Irritation

c)

Money

d)

Ambition

7.

The city council sought reparations for the oil spill.

a)

Compensation

b)

Sadness

c)

Thanks

d)

Antipathy

8.

Many times, the older siblings hold dominion over her younger siblings.

a)

Authority

b)

Safety

c)

Ability

d)

Guilt

9.

The professor did his best to appear universally erudite, even when asked question about subjects he he knew little about.

a)

Civil

b)

Progressive

c)

Scholarly

d)

Amoral

10.

Tangible most nearly means.

a)

Real

b)

Open

c)

Graphic

d)

Costly

11.

Alleviate most nearly means.

a)

Elevate

b)

Improve

c)

Encompass

d)

Make foreign

12.

Imitating a marching band, the children used pots and pans to make a loud clamor.

a)

Noise

b)

Protect

c)

Music

d)

Harmony

13.

Candid most nearly means.

a)

Able

b)

Whimsical

c)

Valid

d)

Honest

14.

After careful study, he was able to discern which model would be the best car for his needs.

a)

Avoid

b)

Spoil

c)

Perceive

d)

Savor

15.

Dupe most nearly means.

a)

Double

b)

Delay

c)

Deceive

d)

Delight

16.

Trite most nearly means.

a)

Stale

b)

Modern

c)

Correct

d)

Snug