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ASVAB Word Knowledge Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the word "abate" mean?

a)

To increase

b)

To decrease

c)

To remain the same

d)

To fluctuate

2.

The word "benevolent" most nearly means:

a)

Malevolent

b)

Kind

c)

Indifferent

d)

Powerful

3.

What is the meaning of "candid"?

a)

Secretive

b)

Honest

c)

Unfair

d)

Rude

4.

The word "deter" most closely means:

a)

Encourage

b)

Prevent

c)

Hasten

d)

Ignore

5.

What does "elucidate" mean?

a)

To confuse

b)

To clarify

c)

To erase

d)

To darken

6.

The word "frivolous" most nearly means:

a)

Serious

b)

Silly

c)

Heavy

d)

Useful

7.

What is the meaning of "gregarious"?

a)

Solitary

b)

Sociable

c)

Aggressive

d)

Miserly

8.

The word "hinder" most closely means:

a)

To help

b)

To obstruct

c)

To encourage

d)

To release

9.

What does "innovate" mean?

a)

To follow

b)

To create something new

c)

To destroy

d)

To preserve

10.

The word "juxtapose" most nearly means:

a)

To separate

b)

To place close together for contrasting effect

c)

To confuse

d)

To mix randomly

11.

What is the meaning of "kinetic"?

a)

Motionless

b)

Relating to motion

c)

Weak

d)

Strong

12.

The word "lucid" most closely means:

a)

Obscure

b)

Clear

c)

Complicated

d)

Dark

13.

What does "meticulous" mean?

a)

Careless

b)

Detailed

c)

Quick

d)

Vague

14.

The word "novel" most nearly means:

a)

Old

b)

New

c)

Boring

d)

Traditional

15.

What is the meaning of "obsolete"?

a)

Modern

b)

Outdated

c)

Useful

d)

Rare