WONDERLIC VERBAL EXAMINATION TEST
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Abbreviate. Answer: To shorten something.
"We planned on staying at Mithell's house for the game, but we decided
to
abbreviate our stay in order to beat the traffic home."
◉ Abdicate. Answer: To give up or renounce one's leadership or
responsibility.
"After ferocious rebellion by his people, the King decided to abdicate his
throne and flee the country."
◉ Abstain. Answer: To restrain yourself from doing something.
"I abstain from alcohol if I plan on driving that evening."
◉ Abstract. Answer: Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a
tangible existence.
"Love and beauty are examples of abstract concepts."
◉ Adapt. Answer: To become adjusted to new conditions.
,"Some sharks are able to adapt to different ocean temperatures to hunt
their
prey."
◉ Adopt. Answer: To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's
own (or) to start to
follow a new idea or method.
"The government has adopted a new financial policy to help pay off its
debts."
◉ Adversity. Answer: Difficulty or misfortune.
"The musician became very successful despite a difficult childhood
filled with
adversity."
◉ Affect. Answer: To make a difference.
"Her change in diet and exercise affected the child's weight."
◉ Ambiguous. Answer: To have multiple meanings or be open to
multiple interpretations; to be
unclear.
"Her answer to the reporter's question was ambiguous, not providing any
real
clarity or substance."
, ◉ Apathetic. Answer: Showing little to no interest in something.
"He was apathetic about the election and didn't even vote."
◉ Apprehensive. Answer: To be anxious or fearful that something bad
might happe.
"The girl felt apprehensive about going into the dark woods alone."
◉ Ardent. Answer: Enthusiastic or passionate.
"She was an ardent fan of the Boston Celtics."
◉ Arid. Answer: Dry; a place with little to no rain.
"The desert is an arid place."
◉ Benevolent. Answer: Kind; good.
"She is a benevolent nurse with a kind and caring bedside manner."
◉ Capricious. Answer: Having random moodswings.
"He was a capricious boss. His temper was scary and unpredictable"
◉ Cautious. Answer: To do something with care so you avoid problems
or danger.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Abbreviate. Answer: To shorten something.
"We planned on staying at Mithell's house for the game, but we decided
to
abbreviate our stay in order to beat the traffic home."
◉ Abdicate. Answer: To give up or renounce one's leadership or
responsibility.
"After ferocious rebellion by his people, the King decided to abdicate his
throne and flee the country."
◉ Abstain. Answer: To restrain yourself from doing something.
"I abstain from alcohol if I plan on driving that evening."
◉ Abstract. Answer: Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a
tangible existence.
"Love and beauty are examples of abstract concepts."
◉ Adapt. Answer: To become adjusted to new conditions.
,"Some sharks are able to adapt to different ocean temperatures to hunt
their
prey."
◉ Adopt. Answer: To legally take another's child and bring it up as one's
own (or) to start to
follow a new idea or method.
"The government has adopted a new financial policy to help pay off its
debts."
◉ Adversity. Answer: Difficulty or misfortune.
"The musician became very successful despite a difficult childhood
filled with
adversity."
◉ Affect. Answer: To make a difference.
"Her change in diet and exercise affected the child's weight."
◉ Ambiguous. Answer: To have multiple meanings or be open to
multiple interpretations; to be
unclear.
"Her answer to the reporter's question was ambiguous, not providing any
real
clarity or substance."
, ◉ Apathetic. Answer: Showing little to no interest in something.
"He was apathetic about the election and didn't even vote."
◉ Apprehensive. Answer: To be anxious or fearful that something bad
might happe.
"The girl felt apprehensive about going into the dark woods alone."
◉ Ardent. Answer: Enthusiastic or passionate.
"She was an ardent fan of the Boston Celtics."
◉ Arid. Answer: Dry; a place with little to no rain.
"The desert is an arid place."
◉ Benevolent. Answer: Kind; good.
"She is a benevolent nurse with a kind and caring bedside manner."
◉ Capricious. Answer: Having random moodswings.
"He was a capricious boss. His temper was scary and unpredictable"
◉ Cautious. Answer: To do something with care so you avoid problems
or danger.
