ASVAB Word Knowledge – Part 2
21. Fetid most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Putrid
Fetid means foul-smelling, same as putrid.
22. Instigate most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Initiate
To instigate is to start or bring about an action or event.
23. Ephemeral most nearly means
Correct Answer: D) Fleeting
Ephemeral means short-lived or temporary.
24. Abrogate most nearly means
Correct Answer: C) Repeal
Abrogate means to formally abolish, annul, or repeal.
25. Empirical most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Observational
Empirical refers to knowledge gained by observation or experience.
26. Proclivity most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Tendency
A proclivity is a natural inclination or tendency towards something.
27. Debauchery most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Corruption
Debauchery implies excessive indulgence, often with moral corruption.
28. Evocation most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Summoning
Evocation is the act of calling forth a memory, image, or feeling.
29. Subterfuge most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Trickery
Subterfuge is deception or secrecy used to achieve a goal.
30. Platitudes most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Clichés
Platitudes are overused, dull statements that lack originality.
31. Succinct most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Brief
Succinct means concise and to the point.
32. Speculative most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Hypothetical
Speculative refers to ideas based on conjecture, not confirmed facts.
33. Arduous most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Difficult
Arduous tasks require great effort and are difficult.
34. Tenable most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Defensible
Tenable means able to be defended or supported logically.
35. Voracious most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Eager
Voracious describes an eager appetite, often for reading or eating.
36. Lucid most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Clear
Lucid means easy to understand or clear.
37. Pragmatic most nearly means
Correct Answer: A) Practical
Pragmatic focuses on practical and realistic solutions.
38. Observe most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Watch
To observe is to watch or notice carefully.
39. Stealth most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Secrecy
Stealth is the quality of moving or acting in secret.
40. Salvage most nearly means
Correct Answer: B) Save
To salvage is to rescue or save something from loss or damage.