ASVAB Word Knowledge 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The word TENACIOUS most nearly means:
- timid
- persistent (Correct answer)
- careless
- generous
Correct answer: persistent
Tenacious means holding firmly to something; persistent and not giving up easily.
Question 2: LUCID most nearly means:
- dark
- confused
- clear (Correct answer)
- silent
Correct answer: clear
Lucid means expressed clearly and easy to understand.
Question 3: The soldier's conduct was EXEMPLARY. Exemplary means:
- reckless
- average
- worthy of imitation (Correct answer)
- disciplined
Correct answer: worthy of imitation
Exemplary means serving as a desirable model; representing the best of its kind.
Question 4: VOLATILE most nearly means:
- stable
- unpredictable (Correct answer)
- slow
- heavy
Correct answer: unpredictable
Volatile describes something liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.
Question 5: The word INEPT most nearly means:
- skilled
- unskilled (Correct answer)
- eager
- cautious
Correct answer: unskilled
Inept means lacking skill or aptitude; incompetent.
Question 6: BENEVOLENT most nearly means:
- hostile
- well-meaning (Correct answer)
- strict
- nervous
Correct answer: well-meaning
Benevolent means well-meaning and kindly disposed toward others.
Question 7: The report was CONCISE. Concise means:
- lengthy
- brief and clear (Correct answer)
- confusing
- outdated
Correct answer: brief and clear
Concise means giving a lot of information clearly and in few words.
ASVAB Word Knowledge 3
The word TENACIOUS most nearly means: