ASVAB Word Knowledge Exam 3
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. The word benevolent most nearly means:
A. Angry
B. Kind
C. Greedy
D. Careful
Benevolent means kind and well-meaning; it describes someone who
acts in a charitable or generous way.
2. The word frugal most nearly means:
A. Generous
B. Rich
C. Thrifty
, D. Carefree
Frugal means careful in spending or using resources economically.
3. The word vivid most nearly means:
A. Pale
B. Bright
C. Dull
D. Short
Vivid refers to something intensely deep or bright in color or detail.
4. The word reluctant most nearly means:
A. Eager
B. Excited
C. Unwilling
D. Aggressive
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
5. The word jeopardy most nearly means:
A. Excitement
B. Danger
C. Fortune
D. Effort
Jeopardy means being in danger of harm or loss.
6. The word emulate most nearly means:
A. Ignore
B. Imitate
, C. Hate
D. Improve
Emulate means to imitate someone, often to match or surpass them.
7. The word recede most nearly means:
A. Increase
B. Attack
C. Retreat
D. Stay
Recede means to move back or withdraw.
8. The word ambiguous most nearly means:
A. Unclear
B. Certain
C. Honest
D. Harsh
Ambiguous refers to something that is open to more than one
interpretation; not clear.
9. The word obsolete most nearly means:
A. Rare
B. Popular
C. Outdated
D. Expensive
Obsolete means something no longer in use or outdated.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025
1. The word benevolent most nearly means:
A. Angry
B. Kind
C. Greedy
D. Careful
Benevolent means kind and well-meaning; it describes someone who
acts in a charitable or generous way.
2. The word frugal most nearly means:
A. Generous
B. Rich
C. Thrifty
, D. Carefree
Frugal means careful in spending or using resources economically.
3. The word vivid most nearly means:
A. Pale
B. Bright
C. Dull
D. Short
Vivid refers to something intensely deep or bright in color or detail.
4. The word reluctant most nearly means:
A. Eager
B. Excited
C. Unwilling
D. Aggressive
Reluctant means unwilling or hesitant to do something.
5. The word jeopardy most nearly means:
A. Excitement
B. Danger
C. Fortune
D. Effort
Jeopardy means being in danger of harm or loss.
6. The word emulate most nearly means:
A. Ignore
B. Imitate
, C. Hate
D. Improve
Emulate means to imitate someone, often to match or surpass them.
7. The word recede most nearly means:
A. Increase
B. Attack
C. Retreat
D. Stay
Recede means to move back or withdraw.
8. The word ambiguous most nearly means:
A. Unclear
B. Certain
C. Honest
D. Harsh
Ambiguous refers to something that is open to more than one
interpretation; not clear.
9. The word obsolete most nearly means:
A. Rare
B. Popular
C. Outdated
D. Expensive
Obsolete means something no longer in use or outdated.