AFOQT - Air Force Officer Qualifying Word Knowledge Vocabulary Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following words is the best synonym for 'ephemeral'?

Accepted Answer

Transient

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Everlasting

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Essential

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Tangible

Question 2

The commander's 'prescient' warning about the impending storm allowed the squadron to secure their aircraft just in time. In this context, what does 'prescient' mean?

Accepted Answer

Having knowledge of events before they take place

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Loud and commanding

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Based on past mistakes

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Carelessly delivered

Question 3

Choose the word that most nearly means 'to ameliorate'.

Accepted Answer

Improve

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Worsen

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Destroy

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Complicate

Question 4

An officer who is 'dogmatic' in their approach to leadership is most likely to be perceived as:

Accepted Answer

Asserting opinions as if they are facts

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Flexible and open-minded

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Inquisitive and questioning

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Uncaring and apathetic

Question 5

Which of the following is the best definition for 'turpitude'?

Accepted Answer

Depraved or wicked behavior

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A state of physical strength

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A loud and disruptive noise

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A state of heightened alertness

Question 6

The pilot's 'laconic' response to the air traffic controller's lengthy query was brief and to the point. What does 'laconic' mean?

Accepted Answer

Using very few words

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Rude and disrespectful

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Confused and uncertain

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Overly detailed and technical