ASVAB WORD COMPREHENSION EXAM QUESTIONS

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ASVAB WORD COMPREHENSION EXAM QUESTIONS

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Question 1: monotonous

Answer:

used to describe something that is boring because it is always the same

Question 2: coalition

Answer:

a group of people, groups, or countries who have joined together for a common purpose

Question 3: renown

Answer:

great fame and respect

Question 4: barren

Answer:

having very few plants : not suitable for plants

Question 5: judicious

Answer:

sensible; showing good judgement

Question 6: quench

Answer:

satisfy (one's thirst) by drinking; extinguish (a fire)

Question 7: innate

Answer:

existing from the time a person or animal is born

Question 8: pedant

Answer:

a person who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor details

Question 9: acquiesce

Answer:

to accept, agree, or allow something to happen by staying silent or by not arguing

Question 10: toil

Answer:

Work that is difficult and unpleasant and lasts for a long time ; long, hard labor

Question 11: tenacity

Answer:

Not easily stopped or pulled ; firm or strong

Question 12: germinate

Answer:

to begin to grow, come into being

Question 13: skimpy

Answer:

very small in size or amount

Question 14: reconnoiter

Answer:

To go to (a place or area) in order to find out information about a military enemy ; to do a reconnaissance of (a place)

Question 15: invigorate

Answer:

to give strength and energy to

Question 16: Polarized

Answer:

To cause people, opinions, etc. to separate into opposing groups

Question 17: falsify

Answer:

to make something false; to change something in order to make people believe something that is not true

Question 18: tactile

Answer:

relating to the sense of touch

Question 19: accrue

Answer:

To increase in value or amount gradually as time passes ; to grow or build up slowly

Question 20: listless

Answer:

lacking energy and enthusiasm

Question 21: coax

Answer:

To persuade or urge in a gentle way

Question 22: raconteur

Answer:

someone who is good at telling stories

Question 23: congeal

Answer:

to become thick or solid

Question 24: augment

Answer:

To increase in size, amount, or degree

Question 25: consternation

Answer:

a strong feeling of surprise or sudden disappointment that causes confusion

Question 26: undulate

Answer:

to move or be shaped like waves

Question 27: portend

Answer:

(v.) to indicate beforehand that something is about to happen; to give advance warning of

Question 28: collusion

Answer:

secret agreement or cooperation

Question 29: candor

Answer:

truthfulness; sincere honesty