wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

ASVAB Flashcards Word Knowledge 1

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Succinct most nearly means

a)

talkative

b)

concise

c)

passionate

d)

censored

2.

Opulence most nearly means

a)

Squalor

b)

Poverty

c)

Luxury

d)

Restraint

3.

The Surgeon asked for a clamp in order to stop the hemorrhage

a)

Seizure

b)

Blood Clot

c)

Blood Loss

d)

Paralysis

4.

Chasm most nearly means

a)

Crap

b)

Vista

c)

Abyss

d)

Mountain

5.

Smarmy exuded charisma, but the seamen were still nervous about the mission

a)

Charm

b)

Anger

c)

Fear

d)

Boredom

6.

Extol most nearly means

a)

Laud/praise

b)

criticize

c)

demean

d)

fail

7.

The proud cadet burnished his medals.

a)

wore

b)

boasted of

c)

polished

d)

heated

8.

Fiscal most nearly means

a)

bodily

b)

financial

c)

annual

d)

quarterly

9.

Brains are a valuable Commodity

a)

asset

b)

skill

c)

trait

d)

passession

10.

Indigenous most nearly means

a)

naive

b)

dark blue

c)

native

d)

harmless

11.

In addition to being a well-respected officer, Gen. Gourmand was a connoisseur of French cuisine

a)

Aficionado

b)

glutton

c)

chef

d)

server

12.

Blasphemy most nearly means

a)

flattery

b)

curse

c)

Sacrilege

d)

holy

13.

Pauper most nearly means

a)

Poor/bankrupt

b)

billionaire

c)

trendsetter

d)

entrepreneur

14.

Zenith most nearly means

a)

nadir

b)

apex

c)

crux

d)

plateau

15.

Dearth most nearly means

a)

health

b)

Vitality

c)

Scarcity

d)

plethora

16.

Workmans's medal told fellow soldiers she epitomized bravery.

a)

admired

b)

typified

c)

stove for

d)

dressed for

17.

Circuitous most nearly means

a)

electrical

b)

direct

c)

complete

d)

rambling

18.

Rudimentary most nearly means

a)

polite

b)

basic

c)

advanced

d)

sophisticated

19.

Innate most nearly means

a)

inborn

b)

taught

c)

artificial

d)

creative

20.

Umbrage most nearly means

a)

discourtesy

b)

pleasure

c)

fault

d)

offense

21.

Self-esteem is intrinsic to success in life

a)

unnecessary

b)

essential

c)

unnatural

d)

unrelated

22.

Malign most nearly means

a)

slander/malevolent

b)

praise

c)

kind

d)

benevolent

23.

The CO called the company clerk a paragon of efficiency

a)

model

b)

contradiction

c)

pattern

d)

devotee

24.

Dissension most nearly means

a)

swelling

b)

harmony

c)

conflict

d)

agreement

25.

Platitude most nearly means

a)

banality

b)

serving dish

c)

wisdom

d)

slogan

26.

Imperative most nearly means

a)

haughty

b)

obligatory

c)

royal

d)

bold

27.

Boon most nearly means

a)

disaster

b)

quiet

c)

depression

d)

Benefit

28.

The major's pre-mission speech warned the company that camouflage of themselves and their equipment was key to safe and successful recon

a)

maintenance

b)

concealment

c)

development

d)

exposure

29.

Telemetry most nearly means

a)

long-distance communication

b)

mental communication

c)

audacity or rash behavior

d)

transmission of measurements by automatic instruments

30.

Criterion most nearly means

a)

judgment

b)

standard

c)

excerpt

d)

ruler

31.

Articulate most nearly means

a)

well-spoken

b)

well-groomed

c)

well-mannered

d)

attractive

32.

Throughout much of history, Christmas Day was considered sacrosanct, and soldiers on both sides lay down their weapons.

a)

a cease-fire

b)

holy

c)

sacrilegious

d)

profane

33.

When they reached the shoreline of the enemy's island bastion, the marines nodded to each other in silent victory

a)

stronghold

b)

cache

c)

hideout

d)

training ground

34.

The sudden silhouette in the moonlit jungle made the sentry grip his rifle, but it was only the corporal who was his relief.

a)

bright light

b)

rustling

c)

outline

d)

sharp noise

35.

Curtail most nearly means

a)

extend

b)

sad

c)

reduce

d)

speed

36.

Imperative most nearly means

a)

haughty

b)

obligatory

c)

royal

d)

bold