ASVAB Study GuideWord Knowledge Practice Test 2
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Question 1 easy
Which word is closest in meaning to "fantasy"?
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Correct answer: A — illusion
Fantasy refers to something that is imagined or not real, which is closest to an "illusion".
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Question 2 easy
Faulty is most similar in meaning to which of the following?
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Correct answer: B — flawed
Faulty means containing defects or imperfections, which perfectly matches "flawed".
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Question 3 easy
What word is most similar to "magnificent" in meaning?
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Correct answer: B — splendid
Magnificent means extremely beautiful, elaborate, or impressive, which is synonymous with "splendid".
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Question 4 medium
Choose the word that best matches the meaning of "distribute".
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Correct answer: B — allot
Distribute means to give shares of something or deal out, which is synonymous with "allot".
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Question 5 medium
Gavel most nearly means
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Correct answer: B — hammer
A "gavel" is a small ceremonial hammer used by a judge, making "hammer" the closest meaning.
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Question 6 medium
Which word is closest in meaning to "diverse"?
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Correct answer: A — various
Diverse means showing a great deal of variety or being very different, which is closest to "various".
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Question 7 medium
Which word is most similar in meaning to "confident"?
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Correct answer: A — assured
Being "confident" means feeling or showing certainty or self-assurance, which is synonymous with "assured".
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Question 8 hard
What does "footwear" most nearly refer to?
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Correct answer: B — shoes
Just as "hosiery" refers to stockings/socks, "footwear" specifically refers to outer coverings for the feet, most nearly meaning "shoes".
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Question 9 hard
Choose the word that is most similar to "robust".
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Correct answer: A — healthy
Similar to "hale", "robust" means strong, healthy, and full of vigor, making "healthy" the correct match.
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Question 10 hard
Inarticulate most nearly means what?
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Correct answer: B — speechless
Inarticulate means unable to speak distinctly or express oneself clearly, similar to being temporarily "speechless".
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Question 11 hard
Which word is closest in meaning to "loathe"?
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Correct answer: B — hate
To "loathe" means to feel intense dislike or disgust for something, which is a direct synonym for "hate" (similar to "detest").