ASVAB Study GuideWord Knowledge Practice Test 11
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Question 1 easy
The camping stove was lightweight and highly "portable" for hikers.
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Correct answer: D — transportable
Portable means able to be easily carried or moved, making "transportable" the closest synonym.
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Question 2 easy
A curious "bystander" stopped to watch the street performance downtown.
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Correct answer: B — onlooker
A "bystander" is a person who is present at an event but does not take part, which is an "onlooker".
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Question 3 easy
Exhausted from the long lecture, Kevin "slouched" down in his armchair.
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Correct answer: A — slumped
To "slouch" means to stand, move, or sit in a lazy, drooping way, making "slumped" the best contextual option.
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Question 4 medium
The antique silver necklace possessed a "lustrous" shine after being cleaned.
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Correct answer: B — shiny
Lustrous means having a gentle glow or a soft sheen, making "shiny" the correct contextual synonym.
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Question 5 medium
The "accomplished" pianist played the complex concerto flawlessly.
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Correct answer: C — expert
An "accomplished" individual is highly skilled or expert in a particular activity, which perfectly matches "expert".
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Question 6 medium
The researcher "referenced" several academic journals during the presentation.
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Correct answer: C — quoted
Referenced means to provide a citation or mention a source, which matches "quoted" in this context.
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Question 7 medium
The children thought the abandoned house looked "dreadful" in the dark.
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Correct answer: A — hideous
Dreadful means extremely bad or unpleasant, which aligns closely with "hideous".
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Question 8 hard
They joined a "clannish" group that values tight family connections above all.
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Correct answer: A — brotherly
Clannish refers to a group tending to associate closely, often like family or a brotherhood, matching "brotherly".
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Question 9 hard
Being "artless", she honestly admitted that the painting looked terrible.
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Correct answer: C — frank
Artless means without guile or deception; natural and sincere, which directly maps to being "frank".
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Question 10 hard
The illegal contraband was "expropriated" by the border patrol officers.
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Correct answer: C — seized
Expropriated means taking property from its owner for public use or due to legal enforcement, meaning it was "seized".
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Question 11 hard
The pregnant woman had a sudden, intense "yearning" for pickles.
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Correct answer: D — desire
A "yearning" is an intense feeling of loss or lack and longing for something, perfectly synonymous with "desire".