ASVAB Study GuideWord Knowledge Practice Test 5
Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation. 11 questions: 3 easy, 4 medium and 4 hard.
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Question 1 easy
Choose the word that means nearly the same as "abscond":
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Correct answer: B — to leave
To "abscond" means to leave hurriedly and secretly, which closely maps to the simple definition of "to leave" (similar to how "decamp" means to leave).
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Question 2 easy
Select the option that has the closest meaning to "dither":
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Correct answer: B — slow to act
To "dither" means to be indecisive or unable to make a choice, matching the phrase "slow to act" (similar to how "hesitate" means slow to act).
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Question 3 easy
Chicanery most nearly means
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Correct answer: C — deception
Chicanery refers to the use of trickery or subterfuge to achieve a political, financial, or legal purpose, making "deception" the correct synonym (similar to "duplicity").
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Question 4 medium
Which word below is the best synonym for "contradict"?
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Correct answer: D — misrepresent
To "contradict" or conflict with something can mean to give a false impression or "misrepresent" the underlying reality (directly matching the concept of "belie").
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Question 5 medium
What is the best synonym for the word "illusory"?
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Correct answer: B — deceptive
Something that is "illusory" is based on illusion, not real, and therefore "deceptive" (exactly mirroring "illusive").
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Question 6 medium
Which choice most accurately reflects the meaning of "solemnity"?
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Correct answer: D — seriousness
Solemnity refers to the state or quality of being serious and dignified, making "seriousness" the most accurate synonym (matching the query for "gravity").
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Question 7 medium
Caress most nearly means
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Correct answer: B — handle
To "caress" means to touch or stroke gently or lovingly, which falls under the broader action of to "handle" or touch (directly corresponding to "fondle").
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Question 8 hard
Which answer choice is the best match for the meaning of "gala"?
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Correct answer: A — festival
A "gala" is a social occasion with special entertainments or performances, making "festival" the closest match (exactly parallel to "fete").
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Question 9 hard
Reiteration most nearly means
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Correct answer: C — repetition
Reiteration is the action of repeating something, typically for emphasis or clarity, making "repetition" the perfect synonym (matching "encore").
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Question 10 hard
Consequence most nearly means which of the following?
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Correct answer: A — importance
While "consequence" commonly means a result, it also formally denotes social importance, distinction, or weight, making "importance" the correct choice (mirroring "magnitude").
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Question 11 hard
Identify the word that has the most similar meaning to "encroach"?
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Correct answer: D — impose
To "encroach" means to intrude or advance gradually beyond usual limits, which is closely synonymous with to "impose" oneself or one's presence (mirroring "obtrude").