ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 4
- Synonyms and Words in Context 4
- 10 questions
- 15 minutes
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the given word. When the word appears in a sentence, replace it with each option and keep the one that keeps the meaning.
Tap an option to mark your answer. You can change your mind, or tap the same option again to leave the question blank. The correct answers and explanations appear when you finish the test.Tap an option to answer; tap it again to leave the question blank.
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Question 1
Impartial most nearly means
Correct answer: B
"Impartial" means not favoring one side, so a fair judge is impartial. "Incomplete" is a trap because it starts with a similar prefix but means something different.
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Question 2
The bright orange vest made the road worker conspicuous from far away.
Conspicuous most nearly means
Correct answer: D
Something conspicuous is easy to see, which is why the vest is bright orange. "Hidden" is the opposite.
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Question 3
Deplete most nearly means
Correct answer: A
To deplete a supply is to use it up until little or none is left. "Fill in" is close to the opposite.
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Question 4
The manager offered a refund to placate the upset customer.
Placate most nearly means
Correct answer: C
To placate someone is to calm or soothe them, often by giving them something. Ignoring the customer would not make sense with offering a refund.
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Question 5
The crew waited for the storm to abate before they launched the boat.
Abate most nearly means
Correct answer: B
When a storm abates, it becomes weaker. The crew would wait for it to weaken, not to begin or spread.
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Question 6
Meager most nearly means
Correct answer: D
A meager meal or salary is small and barely enough. "Generous" means the opposite: more than enough.
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Question 7
The sergeant had to reprimand the private for arriving late again.
Reprimand most nearly means
Correct answer: A
A reprimand is a formal scolding. "Praise" is the opposite, and the sentence about lateness rules it out.
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Question 8
Durable most nearly means
Correct answer: C
A durable item holds up under use and wear. A durable item may also be expensive or light, but that is not what the word means.
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Question 9
Hamper most nearly means
Correct answer: B
To hamper is to get in the way of progress. "Hurry" would mean the opposite effect.
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Question 10
Dark, ominous clouds gathered over the training field.
Ominous most nearly means
Correct answer: C
Something ominous suggests that something bad is coming, like storm clouds. "Peaceful" is the opposite.
Questions you leave blank are not counted as wrong.
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