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30 ASVAB Vocabulary Tests300 Words by Meaning

Index ...................................................................................... 1

Test 1 ..................................................................................... 3

Test 2 ..................................................................................... 4

Test 3 ..................................................................................... 5

Test 4 ..................................................................................... 6

Test 5 ..................................................................................... 7

Test 6 ..................................................................................... 8

Test 7 ..................................................................................... 9

Test 8 ..................................................................................... 10

Test 9 ..................................................................................... 11

Test 10 .................................................................................... 12

Test 11 .................................................................................... 13

Test 12 .................................................................................... 14

Test 13 .................................................................................... 15

Test 14 .................................................................................... 16

Test 15 .................................................................................... 17

Test 16 .................................................................................... 18

Test 17 .................................................................................... 19

Test 18 .................................................................................... 20

Test 19 .................................................................................... 21

Test 20 .................................................................................... 22

Test 21 .................................................................................... 23

Test 22 .................................................................................... 24

Test 23 .................................................................................... 25

Test 24 .................................................................................... 26

Test 25 .................................................................................... 27

Test 26 .................................................................................... 28

Test 27 .................................................................................... 29

Test 28 .................................................................................... 30

Test 29 .................................................................................... 31

Test 30 .................................................................................... 32

Answer Keys ................................................................................ 33

Answer 1 ................................................................................... 34

Answer 2 ................................................................................... 35

Answer 3 ................................................................................... 36

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Answer 4 ................................................................................... 37

Answer 5 ................................................................................... 38

Answer 6 ................................................................................... 39

Answer 7 ................................................................................... 40

Answer 8 ................................................................................... 41

Answer 9 ................................................................................... 42

Answer 10 .................................................................................. 43

Answer 11 .................................................................................. 44

Answer 12 .................................................................................. 45

Answer 13 .................................................................................. 46

Answer 14 .................................................................................. 47

Answer 15 .................................................................................. 48

Answer 16 .................................................................................. 49

Answer 17 .................................................................................. 50

Answer 18 .................................................................................. 51

Answer 19 .................................................................................. 52

Answer 20 .................................................................................. 53

Answer 21 .................................................................................. 54

Answer 22 .................................................................................. 55

Answer 23 .................................................................................. 56

Answer 24 .................................................................................. 57

Answer 25 .................................................................................. 58

Answer 26 .................................................................................. 59

Answer 27 .................................................................................. 60

Answer 28 .................................................................................. 61

Answer 29 .................................................................................. 62

Answer 30 .................................................................................. 63

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Test 1

ASVAB Vocabulary / Word by Meaning / Test # 1

Q1 adj. top in importance or quality; first

(a) preposterous (b) somber (c) objective (d) prime

Q2 adj. not clearly connected; showing no patterns

(a) hostile (b) literal (c) obese (d) incoherent

Q3 adj. shrewd

(a) pragmatic (b) sluggish (c) astute (d) grievous

Q4 v. to slowly inject ideas into the mind

(a) deter (b) instill (c) don (d) disperse

Q5 adj. of like kind (e.g. group); similar in nature

(a) homogenous (b) humble (c) humane (d) spirited

Q6 adj. able to express oneself clearly (e.g. a person)

(a) articulate (b) sporadic (c) cogent (d) incendiary

Q7 adj. scattered thin or small amounts

(a) auxiliary (b) sparse (c) intensive (d) grotesque

Q8 v. to scatter; to spread around

(a) don (b) digress (c) elate (d) disperse

Q9 adj. having to do with beauty; pertaining to beautiful appearances

(a) skeptical (b) acrid (c) aesthetic (d) massive

Q10 v. to make out clearly (e.g. a pattern)

(a) disrupt (b) discern (c) detest (d) despise

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Test 2


Q1 adj. having no prejudice; impartial; fair

(a) inherent (b) graphic (c) spry (d) objective

Q2 adj. very heavy and large

(a) copious (b) intolerant (c) massive (d) aquatic

Q3 adj. continuing over a long period of time

(a) laudable (b) chronic (c) germane (d) bland

Q4 adj. thorough; exhaustingly complete (e.g. study)

(a) intensive (b) inept (c) cursory (d) hectic

Q5 adj. movable; flexible

(a) pliable (b) petty (c) copious (d) deft

Q6 adj. still and calm

(a) placid (b) meager (c) hideous (d) pensive

Q7 adj. lonely; sometimes barren

(a) devious (b) curt (c) enamored (d) desolate

Q8 adj. skillful

(a) hectic (b) deft (c) incessant (d) ingenuous

Q9 adj. lacking in spirit

(a) precise (b) fallible (c) listless (d) malignant

Q10 adj. without any preparation (e.g. remarks); unrehearsed

(a) adroit (b) agile (c) impromptu (d) notable

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Test 3


Q1 adj. small or of no importance

(a) solemn (b) industrious (c) petty (d) humid

Q2 v. to go in different directions

(a) deplete (b) elate (c) deplore (d) diverge

Q3 adj. suitable or quick to learn and attentive

(a) inclement (b) apt (c) imperative (d) boisterous

Q4 adj. referring to the ocean or sea

(a) pedestrian (b) pompous (c) devout (d) marine

Q5 n. cleaning product or agent

(a) abhorrence (b) charlatan (c) acme (d) detergent

Q6 v. to present incorrectly (e.g. facts)

(a) effect (b) eject (c) deprive (d) distort

Q7 v. to be sorry about

(a) abscond (b) deplore (c) famish (d) deplete

Q8 v. to scorn; to hate

(a) despise (b) abdicate (c) dispel (d) distort

Q9 adj. sporadic; starting and stopping (e.g. rain)

(a) nimble (b) intermittent (c) slovenly (d) gratis

Q10 v. to bring about; to cause; to influence someone or something

(a) detain (b) effect (c) disintegrate (d) distort

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Test 4


Q1 adj. expected; required; describing a duty

(a) lethal (b) mandatory (c) hilarious (d) latent

Q2 adj. overly proud

(a) amenable (b) jubilant (c) arrogant (d) pious

Q3 adj. overly loud or offensively conspicuous

(a) obese (b) industrious (c) indifferent (d) blatant

Q4 adj. very religious

(a) prevalent (b) devout (c) gigantic (d) lavish

Q5 adj. joyous and lively

(a) pious (b) spirited (c) spiritual (d) authentic

Q6 adj. indirect; sly

(a) sordid (b) portable (c) devious (d) incoherent

Q7 adj. not civilized; crude

(a) aesthetic (b) primitive (c) amenable (d) cogent

Q8 adj. passionate

(a) sophisticated (b) heedless (c) ardent (d) obese

Q9 adj. not excitable; very casual

(a) nonchalant (b) null (c) sporadic (d) innate

Q10 adj. gloomy and dark

(a) loath (b) somber (c) sordid (d) casual

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Test 5


Q1 adj. rudely brief

(a) credible (b) penitent (c) cursory (d) curt

Q2 adj. referring to the base level; fundamental

(a) ambidextrous (b) coherent (c) primary (d) complacent

Q3 adj. showing no interest; having no feelings

(a) meticulous (b) ambidextrous (c) indifferent (d) opulent

Q4 adj. strong and robust

(a) inclement (b) literate (c) mammoth (d) stalwart

Q5 v. to dishearten

(a) detect (b) disburse (c) dismay (d) dilute

Q6 adj. likely to error; describing the chance of making a mistake

(a) manual (b) arrogant (c) fallible (d) listless

Q7 adj. courteous

(a) infinite (b) civil (c) snug (d) chronic

Q8 v. to pay out; to give away, usually funds

(a) efface (b) elate (c) derive (d) disburse

Q9 adj. implied; understood

(a) laborious (b) implicit (c) pliable (d) infallible

Q10 adj. showing good judgment (e.g. decision)

(a) astute (b) sophisticated (c) orthodox (d) judicious

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Test 6


Q1 adj. depressed

(a) despondent (b) implicit (c) nonchalant (d) lethal

Q2 adj. small in size or amount

(a) incendiary (b) singular (c) patent (d) slender

Q3 adj. unfruitful

(a) arrogant (b) barren (c) adroit (d) immense

Q4 adj. referring to the soul or spirit

(a) spiritual (b) portable (c) outright (d) potent

Q5 adj. grave; mournful

(a) solemn (b) perilous (c) inherent (d) placid

Q6 adj. previous; before

(a) ghastly (b) prior (c) indigent (d) graphic

Q7 adj. following the exact words or intended meaning of the original (e.g. translation)

(a) auspicious (b) harsh (c) literal (d) potent

Q8 adj. unfriendly (e.g. unwelcome)

(a) indelible (b) pliable (c) peevish (d) hostile

Q9 adj. threatening and referring to evil and darkness

(a) sinister (b) curt (c) amiable (d) crafty

Q10 adj. hard to believe; strange; remarkable

(a) gratis (b) singular (c) irate (d) primitive

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Test 7


Q1 v. to throw out; to remove from something

(a) evoke (b) discern (c) eject (d) dismay

Q2 adj. unbending; unwilling to compromise

(a) prime (b) menial (c) snug (d) inflexible

Q3 v. to use up

(a) efface (b) deplete (c) evoke (d) divert

Q4 adj. living, growing or practicing in or on water

(a) aquatic (b) slack (c) indispensable (d) preposterous

Q5 n. high attainment; peak of achievement

(a) cathode (b) acme (c) abhorrence (d) detergent

Q6 adj. delicate; complicated; having many connecting factors

(a) devoid (b) horrendous (c) despondent (d) intricate

Q7 adj. unable to make a mistake or error

(a) legitimate (b) intolerant (c) gruesome (d) infallible

Q8 adj. averse; unwilling; extremely reluctant

(a) nimble (b) obsolete (c) hideous (d) loath

Q9 adj. very angry, showing strong feelings

(a) indignant (b) intolerant (c) lavish (d) homogenous

Q10 adj. seeming to be the truth; apparently true

(a) orthodox (b) plausible (c) solemn (d) massive

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Test 8


Q1 adj. genuine

(a) authentic (b) meager (c) spirited (d) perennial

Q2 adj. feeling comfortable

(a) grim (b) snug (c) chronic (d) notorious

Q3 adj. endless; vast

(a) petty (b) infinite (c) complacent (d) laudable

Q4 adj. stylish

(a) outright (b) chic (c) enamored (d) opportune

Q5 adj. with harmful intent; spiteful

(a) malicious (b) precocious (c) sober (d) infamous

Q6 adj. vital; necessary

(a) placid (b) imperative (c) aural (d) infinitesimal

Q7 adj. small in amount; scanty

(a) meager (b) immaculate (c) deft (d) benevolent

Q8 adj. with real identity hidden; in disguise

(a) incognito (b) opportune (c) imperative (d) irrational

Q9 adj. very clear; apparent

(a) listless (b) meager (c) ostensible (d) mobile

Q10 adj. unclean due to a lack of movement

(a) spry (b) stagnant (c) prodigious (d) glib

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Test 9


Q1 adj. highly skilled; proficient; expert

(a) gory (b) bland (c) adept (d) cursory

Q2 adj. causing fire (e.g. bomb); easily combustible

(a) incendiary (b) legible (c) auspicious (d) devout

Q3 v. to uncover something that is not obvious

(a) disdain (b) detect (c) derive (d) delve

Q4 v. to starve; to endure severe hunger; to starve to death

(a) deprive (b) divulge (c) famish (d) abdicate

Q5 adj. describing rules and beliefs which are approved, especially by religion

(a) humid (b) articulate (c) barren (d) orthodox

Q6 adj. very silly; ridiculous

(a) auxiliary (b) predominate (c) insipid (d) preposterous

Q7 v. to bring out; to summon; to recall to memory; to create new thoughts

(a) digress (b) dismay (c) evoke (d) instill

Q8 adj. insignificant; referring to a small amount

(a) paltry (b) oblique (c) defunct (d) credulous

Q9 n. a person who acts like he or she has knowledge or high skill but does not

(a) charlatan (b) grotto (c) detergent (d) countenance

Q10 adj. easily read (e.g. print)

(a) legible (b) intermittent (c) passive (d) innocuous

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Test 10


Q1 adj. refers to war; warlike

(a) desolate (b) insipid (c) paramount (d) martial

Q2 adj. rudely brief

(a) brusque (b) portable (c) infallible (d) gross

Q3 adj. educated to the point of being able to read and write (e.g. person)

(a) illicit (b) literate (c) mobile (d) skeptical

Q4 adj. not believing in something; showing doubt

(a) obstinate (b) skeptical (c) indignant (d) paltry

Q5 adj. narrow-minded; unwilling or unable to respect others or their beliefs

(a) judicious (b) intolerant (c) haggard (d) irate

Q6 adj. very fat

(a) incendiary (b) literal (c) obese (d) nominal

Q7 adj. happenings at irregular times; no patterns

(a) glum (b) indispensable (c) sporadic (d) precocious

Q8 adj. to think highly of oneself; self-important

(a) pompous (b) inane (c) articulate (d) implicit

Q9 adj. glaringly bad (e.g. injustice)

(a) bizarre (b) ingenuous (c) gross (d) impartial

Q10 adj. causing sorrow

(a) grievous (b) nocturnal (c) pedestrian (d) cumbersome

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Test 11


Q1 adj. horrible; dreadful

(a) malignant (b) implicit (c) horrendous (d) devoid

Q2 adj. nimble; able to move in a quick and easy way

(a) devout (b) impetuous (c) predominate (d) agile

Q3 n. horror; disgust

(a) acme (b) abhorrence (c) countenance (d) buttress

Q4 adj. not busy; loose

(a) insolent (b) stalwart (c) adept (d) slack

Q5 v. to take away from

(a) detract (b) effect (c) efface (d) divert

Q6 adj. having the ability to move; portable

(a) adamant (b) mobile (c) ornate (d) sluggish

Q7 adj. clearly holding together

(a) credulous (b) impromptu (c) ingenious (d) coherent

Q8 v. to blot out; to erase; to remove

(a) deter (b) efface (c) dilute (d) disintegrate

Q9 adj. worn-looking; faded; exhausted

(a) paltry (b) authentic (c) haggard (d) desolate

Q10 adj. realistic; practical

(a) pragmatic (b) hostile (c) incoherent (d) slovenly

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Test 12


Q1 adj. very funny; humorous

(a) perennial (b) ostensible (c) hilarious (d) lofty

Q2 adj. discolored by a bruise; extremely angry (e.g. flesh)

(a) nocturnal (b) insolent (c) passive (d) livid

Q3 adj. distorted in appearance; hideous

(a) gratis (b) listless (c) overt (d) grotesque

Q4 adj. unable to be erased; permanent

(a) indelible (b) adamant (c) literal (d) haughty

Q5 adj. strong; powerful

(a) insolent (b) majestic (c) adamant (d) potent

Q6 adj. lacking ideas; unimaginative

(a) graphic (b) jubilant (c) adroit (d) pedestrian

Q7 adj. harsh

(a) civil (b) imminent (c) austere (d) potent

Q8 adj. safe; harmless

(a) primitive (b) colloquial (c) innocuous (d) despondent

Q9 adj. moving easily; nimble

(a) destitute (b) spry (c) impetuous (d) solemn

Q10 adj. brief but complete

(a) concise (b) oblique (c) passive (d) civic

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Test 13


Q1 v. to turn from a course (e.g. a stream)

(a) discern (b) diverge (c) divert (d) dismay

Q2 adj. very easy to see; obvious

(a) latent (b) patent (c) inflexible (d) solitary

Q3 v. to reveal

(a) divulge (b) disintegrate (c) distort (d) detract

Q4 adj. poor; humble

(a) spiritual (b) invincible (c) ghastly (d) indigent

Q5 adj. having a preference for the evening; of the night

(a) nocturnal (b) sinister (c) gullible (d) pathetic

Q6 n. usually a brick or stone structure constructed for support or reinforcement

(a) cathode (b) grotto (c) buttress (d) acme

Q7 adj. making efforts only for financial advantages or gain

(a) grotesque (b) spiritual (c) mandatory (d) mercenary

Q8 adj. unreasonable; illogical; groundless

(a) gruesome (b) precise (c) nonchalant (d) irrational

Q9 adj. ineffective; not skilled

(a) marine (b) indelible (c) inept (d) onerous

Q10 v. to cut or take apart, especially in biology or anatomy

(a) dissect (b) disperse (c) devour (d) abdicate

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Test 14


Q1 adj. throaty (e.g. sound); harsh

(a) guttural (b) plausible (c) prodigious (d) ostensible

Q2 adj. helping

(a) loath (b) curt (c) auxiliary (d) sordid

Q3 adj. unyielding; very firm position or opinion

(a) inclement (b) judicious (c) adamant (d) perilous

Q4 adj. modest; meek

(a) industrious (b) immense (c) humble (d) hilarious

Q5 adj. grandeur; extravagant and luxurious

(a) compatible (b) inept (c) slack (d) majestic

Q6 adj. convincing (e.g. argument)

(a) aquatic (b) cogent (c) objective (d) mercenary

Q7 adj. describing a feat or process performed by hand

(a) hectic (b) impudent (c) manual (d) hale

Q8 adj. demanding a lot of work; often lengthy

(a) pertinent (b) laborious (c) haughty (d) menial

Q9 adj. very high; grand

(a) spry (b) nocturnal (c) gruesome (d) lofty

Q10 adj. impolite; cheeky; rude

(a) destitute (b) austere (c) sober (d) impertinent

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Test 15


Q1 adj. overly modest

(a) laborious (b) fallible (c) jubilant (d) demure

Q2 adj. important; significant meaning

(a) lanky (b) innocuous (c) notable (d) colloquial

Q3 adj. rough (e.g. weather); harsh

(a) pertinent (b) inclement (c) callous (d) gory

Q4 v. to delay temporarily

(a) devour (b) detract (c) detain (d) disburse

Q5 adj. long time effects; lasts for a longer period of time

(a) perennial (b) casual (c) chic (d) grim

Q6 adj. to show remorse; repentant

(a) singular (b) jovial (c) sparse (d) penitent

Q7 adj. not easy to persuade; stubborn

(a) grievous (b) obstinate (c) indigent (d) callous

Q8 adj. very small; minute

(a) infinitesimal (b) jovial (c) onerous (d) singular

Q9 adj. broad and widespread

(a) precarious (b) prevalent (c) derogatory (d) primitive

Q10 v. to drive away

(a) abscond (b) devour (c) dispel (d) digress

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Test 16


Q1 adj. easily fooled; naive

(a) inane (b) colossal (c) gullible (d) obsolete

Q2 adj. joyous; ecstatic

(a) jubilant (b) ardent (c) impetuous (d) indifferent

Q3 adj. extremely generous (e.g. praise)

(a) heinous (b) solitary (c) lavish (d) diffident

Q4 adj. extremely ugly; scary

(a) livid (b) hideous (c) defunct (d) adept

Q5 adj. rambunctious; energetic

(a) sleek (b) integral (c) boisterous (d) overt

Q6 adj. resilient; having endurance

(a) infinitesimal (b) hardy (c) demure (d) obstinate

Q7 adj. bloody; disgusting

(a) lax (b) prodigious (c) impudent (d) gory

Q8 adj. disposed to follow (e.g. advice); accountable; follows authority

(a) amenable (b) casual (c) boisterous (d) lanky

Q9 adj. unbiased; neutral; fair

(a) glib (b) livid (c) astute (d) impartial

Q10 adj. poverty-stricken

(a) destitute (b) indigent (c) smug (d) humane

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Test 17


Q1 adj. rash; hasty; acting on impulse

(a) impetuous (b) infamous (c) obsolete (d) proficient

Q2 v. to depart from the subject under consideration

(a) digress (b) diverge (c) delve (d) detain

Q3 adj. shy

(a) diffident (b) stagnant (c) aquatic (d) incognito

Q4 adj. sly

(a) crafty (b) impertinent (c) benevolent (d) martial

Q5 adj. horrifying; terrible

(a) gruesome (b) civic (c) prior (d) slender

Q6 adj. uninteresting (e.g. conversation); bland

(a) apt (b) insipid (c) demure (d) colossal

Q7 v. to hate strongly

(a) divulge (b) detest (c) dissect (d) effect

Q8 adj. bulky

(a) cumbersome (b) stagnant (c) fallible (d) practicable

Q9 v. to look down on with scorn

(a) disdain (b) instill (c) detest (d) deplore

Q10 adj. naturally simple; not complicated

(a) intermittent (b) ornate (c) ingenuous (d) opulent

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Test 18


Q1 adj. unable to be conquered; impregnable; unbeatable

(a) practicable (b) intensive (c) invincible (d) agile

Q2 adj. sternly forbidding (e.g. future)

(a) coherent (b) penitent (c) authentic (d) grim

Q3 adj. serious

(a) gullible (b) lofty (c) nonchalant (d) sober

Q4 adj. tall and thin

(a) paramount (b) lanky (c) malicious (d) notorious

Q5 adj. equally skilled at using both hands

(a) glum (b) slack (c) pragmatic (d) ambidextrous

Q6 adj. hidden (e.g. talent)

(a) manual (b) latent (c) sluggish (d) colloquial

Q7 adj. describing riches; wealthy

(a) opulent (b) inflexible (c) legitimate (d) lax

Q8 adj. describing a small amount paid for a greater service or value

(a) integral (b) intricate (c) innate (d) nominal

Q9 adj. leading; prevailing

(a) predominate (b) bizarre (c) proficient (d) legitimate

Q10 adj. describing the breaks between successive sounds

(a) impartial (b) staccato (c) acrid (d) pompous

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Test 19


Q1 adj. advanced to a higher level than expected

(a) precocious (b) indignant (c) inane (d) haughty

Q2 v. to make happy; to cause good feelings

(a) dispel (b) dilute (c) deprive (d) elate

Q3 v. to fall apart

(a) deter (b) defame (c) disintegrate (d) don

Q4 v. to obtain from a source; to reason; to infer; to deduce

(a) derive (b) defame (c) eject (d) disdain

Q5 v. to eat up greedily

(a) disrupt (b) eject (c) devour (d) defame

Q6 n. a little cavern; small cave

(a) cathode (b) grotto (c) countenance (d) charlatan

Q7 adj. arrogant; overly proud

(a) patent (b) notorious (c) solitary (d) haughty

Q8 adj. huge

(a) colossal (b) prior (c) mobile (d) benevolent

Q9 adj. very religious; devout

(a) lanky (b) grievous (c) pious (d) mammoth

Q10 adj. happening due to a natural reason; no planning

(a) incognito (b) smug (c) spontaneous (d) indispensable

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Test 20


Q1 adj. loose; relaxed (e.g. discipline)

(a) desolate (b) meticulous (c) objective (d) lax

Q2 adj. fatal; deadly

(a) lethal (b) precarious (c) impromptu (d) brusque

Q3 adj. lawful (e.g. claim)

(a) prevalent (b) glib (c) legitimate (d) hideous

Q4 adj. clever; intelligent

(a) heedless (b) austere (c) ingenious (d) pathetic

Q5 adj. low level (usually refers to tasks or positions)

(a) menial (b) grotesque (c) opportune (d) civil

Q6 adj. nonchalant; showing little interest; lack of ceremony

(a) ardent (b) casual (c) illicit (d) brusque

Q7 adj. very tidy; spotlessly clean

(a) literate (b) immaculate (c) copious (d) notable

Q8 adj. referring to good timing; timely

(a) opportune (b) lavish (c) patent (d) oblique

Q9 adj. aggressive; often very structured

(a) militant (b) pathetic (c) articulate (d) staccato

Q10 adj. huge

(a) mercenary (b) judicious (c) posthumous (d) gigantic

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Test 21


Q1 adj. conversational

(a) adept (b) apt (c) slender (d) colloquial

Q2 adj. describing actions after a person's death

(a) diffident (b) heinous (c) posthumous (d) null

Q3 v. to leave quickly and secretly and hide, especially to avoid prosecution

(a) detest (b) detract (c) instill (d) abscond

Q4 adj. annoyed; irritable

(a) prior (b) heedless (c) peevish (d) hostile

Q5 adj. very busy; feverish

(a) precarious (b) diffident (c) hectic (d) gullible

Q6 adj. keen to the senses and emotions

(a) devious (b) perilous (c) poignant (d) apt

Q7 adj. describing a sharp taste or smell (e.g. odor); caustic in language or tone

(a) acrid (b) invincible (c) manual (d) haphazard

Q8 v. to formally take over high power, office or responsibility

(a) divulge (b) divert (c) abdicate (d) dissect

Q9 adj. looming; about to happen (e.g. storm)

(a) pompous (b) imminent (c) homogenous (d) boisterous

Q10 v. to investigate

(a) despise (b) derive (c) delve (d) evoke

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Test 22


Q1 adj. sad-looking; pitiful

(a) pathetic (b) simultaneous (c) outright (d) intricate

Q2 adj. essential to the whole; central

(a) blatant (b) integral (c) somber (d) pensive

Q3 adj. often shiny; smooth and glossy

(a) prevalent (b) chic (c) sleek (d) immaculate

Q4 adj. extremely angry; having very strong feelings

(a) harsh (b) hale (c) irate (d) demure

Q5 adj. alone; lonely

(a) malicious (b) solitary (c) militant (d) stalwart

Q6 adj. describing a very large size or amount

(a) invincible (b) pragmatic (c) glum (d) prodigious

Q7 adj. existing in someone or something

(a) compatible (b) inherent (c) incessant (d) guttural

Q8 adj. cancerous or harmful (usually a growth)

(a) humane (b) sleek (c) hilarious (d) malignant

Q9 adj. threatening; often frightening

(a) ominous (b) astute (c) menial (d) hale

Q10 adj. done quickly but only on the surface (e.g. an examination)

(a) laudable (b) cursory (c) skeptical (d) barren

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Q1 adj. belittling

(a) impudent (b) marine (c) derogatory (d) slovenly

Q2 adj. frightful (e.g. appearance); unpleasant

(a) credible (b) sophisticated (c) ghastly (d) austere

Q3 adj. satisfied with oneself

(a) complacent (b) auxiliary (c) notable (d) legible

Q4 n. a negatively charged electrode in a storage battery or cell; the positive charge or a cell supplying an

electric current

(a) cathode (b) charlatan (c) buttress (d) abhorrence

Q5 adj. completely free of (e.g. feeling)

(a) deft (b) innate (c) devoid (d) precocious

Q6 n. appearance especially facial expressions; the face and its features

(a) countenance (b) grotto (c) buttress (d) detergent

Q7 adj. good-humored in a good natured way

(a) infallible (b) jovial (c) pertinent (d) insipid

Q8 adj. detailed; exact

(a) enamored (b) precise (c) imperative (d) barren

Q9 v. to break up

(a) abscond (b) disrupt (c) deplore (d) diverge

Q10 v. to keep someone from doing something

(a) famish (b) deter (c) detain (d) delve

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Q1 adj. high possibility

(a) precise (b) majestic (c) potential (d) imminent

Q2 adj. gentle; lacking distinctive qualities

(a) chic (b) infinitesimal (c) bland (d) incessant

Q3 adj. strange

(a) ominous (b) pedestrian (c) bizarre (d) mandatory

Q4 adj. regarding kind or charitable acts; organizing benefits for charities

(a) null (b) benevolent (c) ghastly (d) immense

Q5 adj. indicated in an indirect way

(a) oblique (b) grim (c) onerous (d) concise

Q6 adj. well known in a negative way

(a) spontaneous (b) credible (c) aural (d) notorious

Q7 adj. chief; highly important

(a) irate (b) paramount (c) jovial (d) indifferent

Q8 adj. unkempt; not clean and untidy

(a) sinister (b) malicious (c) slovenly (d) guttural

Q9 adj. having a pleasant disposition; friendly; good-natured

(a) impromptu (b) indignant (c) amiable (d) callous

Q10 adj. not hiding anything; open

(a) civil (b) derogatory (c) overt (d) incognito

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Q1 adj. very large; enormous

(a) immense (b) ornate (c) paltry (d) penitent

Q2 adj. of importance; relevant

(a) ingenious (b) pertinent (c) inherent (d) infamous

Q3 adj. skilled and effective

(a) hardy (b) potential (c) cogent (d) proficient

Q4 v. to attack a name or reputation through libel or slanderous acts

(a) despise (b) disperse (c) famish (d) defame

Q5 v. to keep someone from having or getting something

(a) detect (b) discern (c) disburse (d) deprive

Q6 adj. fluent but insincere; smooth

(a) lethal (b) glib (c) haphazard (d) imminent

Q7 v. to weaken by adding something less strong to the original (e.g. a mixture)

(a) disdain (b) deplete (c) detect (d) dilute

Q8 adj. inspired through love; captivated by someone or something

(a) impertinent (b) enamored (c) arrogant (d) petty

Q9 adj. wretched; often referring to terrible conditions

(a) poignant (b) inept (c) sober (d) sordid

Q10 v. to put on (e.g. clothing); to wear something

(a) disrupt (b) don (c) dissect (d) dispel

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Test 26


Q1 adj. uninterrupted; continuous

(a) stagnant (b) concise (c) incessant (d) posthumous

Q2 adj. moving quickly and easily

(a) mandatory (b) nimble (c) latent (d) crafty

Q3 adj. movable and capable of being carried

(a) portable (b) marine (c) sparse (d) credulous

Q4 adj. disagreeably rough; stark

(a) pliable (b) harsh (c) agile (d) lofty

Q5 adj. thinks of others; thoughtful

(a) pensive (b) acrid (c) opulent (d) laborious

Q6 adj. inborn; natural

(a) plausible (b) amiable (c) innate (d) humble

Q7 adj. worthy of praise

(a) militant (b) laudable (c) overt (d) gross

Q8 adj. free

(a) ominous (b) spontaneous (c) nominal (d) gratis

Q9 adj. municipal; pertaining to citizens or township

(a) civic (b) haggard (c) aural (d) primary

Q10 adj. taking place at the same time

(a) picayune (b) simultaneous (c) sleek (d) posthumous

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Test 27


Q1 adj. hard-working; productive

(a) blatant (b) industrious (c) ambidextrous (d) slender

Q2 adj. cultured; wise about the world

(a) coherent (b) spirited (c) sophisticated (d) defunct

Q3 adj. regarding the perceptions of the ear

(a) picayune (b) compatible (c) aural (d) pensive

Q4 adj. having no effect; devoid of effects; void

(a) hardy (b) null (c) sporadic (d) concise

Q5 adj. not important; petty

(a) picayune (b) gigantic (c) despondent (d) sparse

Q6 adj. plentiful; large in supply

(a) copious (b) innocuous (c) martial (d) illicit

Q7 adj. damp; muggy; wet

(a) humid (b) incoherent (c) meticulous (d) brusque

Q8 adj. merciful

(a) homogenous (b) gross (c) civic (d) humane

Q9 adj. extra work; burdensome

(a) infinite (b) onerous (c) simultaneous (d) heinous

Q10 adj. thoughtless; paying little attention

(a) intricate (b) heedless (c) stalwart (d) orthodox

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Test 28


Q1 adj. absolutely necessary; of importance

(a) colossal (b) ostensible (c) staccato (d) indispensable

Q2 adj. gloomy

(a) poignant (b) glum (c) indelible (d) proficient

Q3 adj. cold; hard; or unfeeling

(a) humble (b) irrational (c) somber (d) callous

Q4 adj. thorough; complete

(a) staccato (b) harsh (c) outright (d) complacent

Q5 adj. vividly realistic

(a) crafty (b) poignant (c) primary (d) graphic

Q6 adj. given to believing anything too easily

(a) credulous (b) aesthetic (c) ominous (d) chronic

Q7 adj. having an important part of the issue at hand; pertinent

(a) intensive (b) plausible (c) gigantic (d) germane

Q8 adj. favorable (e. g. circumstances)

(a) loath (b) auspicious (c) perennial (d) malignant

Q9 adj. believable

(a) credible (b) peevish (c) haggard (d) cumbersome

Q10 adj. elaborate; often referring to decorations

(a) legible (b) ornate (c) literate (d) preposterous

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Q1 adj. random; chance

(a) infinite (b) hardy (c) haphazard (d) practicable

Q2 adj. happy with oneself; self-satisfied

(a) ardent (b) smug (c) destitute (d) prime

Q3 adj. detailed work; very careful

(a) militant (b) horrendous (c) meticulous (d) irrational

Q4 adj. very large; huge

(a) potential (b) lax (c) mammoth (d) germane

Q5 adj. describing a high level of danger

(a) massive (b) cumbersome (c) perilous (d) mammoth

Q6 adj. healthy

(a) hale (b) picayune (c) ingenuous (d) impartial

Q7 adj. outrageous (e.g. crime); shocking

(a) obstinate (b) gory (c) heinous (d) guttural

Q8 adj. illegal; unlawful

(a) majestic (b) haphazard (c) bizarre (d) illicit

Q9 adj. possible danger; risky

(a) humid (b) horrendous (c) precarious (d) placid

Q10 adj. capable of getting along together

(a) compatible (b) auspicious (c) predominate (d) integral

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Q1 adj. no longer used; out-of-date

(a) obsolete (b) spontaneous (c) inflexible (d) ingenious

Q2 adj. dead

(a) primary (b) defunct (c) amenable (d) sinister

Q3 adj. silly; foolish

(a) potential (b) devious (c) pious (d) inane

Q4 adj. rudely bold; overly confident

(a) impudent (b) amiable (c) blatant (d) bland

Q5 adj. slow moving

(a) sluggish (b) immaculate (c) intermittent (d) simultaneous

Q6 adj. having a bad reputation; well-known for something

(a) infamous (b) mercenary (c) martial (d) smug

Q7 adj. skillful and adept in stressful conditions; deft

(a) nominal (b) aesthetic (c) adroit (d) derogatory

Q8 adj. not active; usually not aggressive

(a) germane (b) passive (c) paramount (d) impertinent

Q9 adj. disrespectful; boldly rude in an abrasive manner

(a) snug (b) devoid (c) insolent (d) prime

Q10 adj. capable of doing something; describing something that can be done

(a) livid (b) peevish (c) practicable (d) nimble

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answers keys

ASVAB VocabularyAnswer Keys

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ASVAB Vocabulary / Word by Meaning / Test # 1 (Answer Keys)

A1 adj. top in importance or quality; first

definition (d) prime

A2 adj. not clearly connected; showing no patterns

definition (d) incoherent

A3 adj. shrewd

definition (c) astute

A4 v. to slowly inject ideas into the mind

definition (b) instill

A5 adj. of like kind (e.g. group); similar in nature

definition (a) homogenous

A6 adj. able to express oneself clearly (e.g. a person)

definition (a) articulate

A7 adj. scattered thin or small amounts

definition (b) sparse

A8 v. to scatter; to spread around

definition (d) disperse

A9 adj. having to do with beauty; pertaining to beautiful appearances

definition (c) aesthetic

A10 v. to make out clearly (e.g. a pattern)

definition (b) discern

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A1 adj. having no prejudice; impartial; fair

definition (d) objective

A2 adj. very heavy and large

definition (c) massive

A3 adj. continuing over a long period of time

definition (b) chronic

A4 adj. thorough; exhaustingly complete (e.g. study)

definition (a) intensive

A5 adj. movable; flexible

definition (a) pliable

A6 adj. still and calm

definition (a) placid

A7 adj. lonely; sometimes barren

definition (d) desolate

A8 adj. skillful

definition (b) deft

A9 adj. lacking in spirit

definition (c) listless

A10 adj. without any preparation (e.g. remarks); unrehearsed

definition (c) impromptu

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A1 adj. small or of no importance

definition (c) petty

A2 v. to go in different directions

definition (d) diverge

A3 adj. suitable or quick to learn and attentive

definition (b) apt

A4 adj. referring to the ocean or sea

definition (d) marine

A5 n. cleaning product or agent

definition (d) detergent

A6 v. to present incorrectly (e.g. facts)

definition (d) distort

A7 v. to be sorry about

definition (b) deplore

A8 v. to scorn; to hate

definition (a) despise

A9 adj. sporadic; starting and stopping (e.g. rain)

definition (b) intermittent

A10 v. to bring about; to cause; to influence someone or something

definition (b) effect

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A1 adj. expected; required; describing a duty

definition (b) mandatory

A2 adj. overly proud

definition (c) arrogant

A3 adj. overly loud or offensively conspicuous

definition (d) blatant

A4 adj. very religious

definition (b) devout

A5 adj. joyous and lively

definition (b) spirited

A6 adj. indirect; sly

definition (c) devious

A7 adj. not civilized; crude

definition (b) primitive

A8 adj. passionate

definition (c) ardent

A9 adj. not excitable; very casual

definition (a) nonchalant

A10 adj. gloomy and dark

definition (b) somber

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A1 adj. rudely brief

definition (d) curt

A2 adj. referring to the base level; fundamental

definition (c) primary

A3 adj. showing no interest; having no feelings

definition (c) indifferent

A4 adj. strong and robust

definition (d) stalwart

A5 v. to dishearten

definition (c) dismay

A6 adj. likely to error; describing the chance of making a mistake

definition (c) fallible

A7 adj. courteous

definition (b) civil

A8 v. to pay out; to give away, usually funds

definition (d) disburse

A9 adj. implied; understood

definition (b) implicit

A10 adj. showing good judgment (e.g. decision)

definition (d) judicious

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A1 adj. depressed

definition (a) despondent

A2 adj. small in size or amount

definition (d) slender

A3 adj. unfruitful

definition (b) barren

A4 adj. referring to the soul or spirit

definition (a) spiritual

A5 adj. grave; mournful

definition (a) solemn

A6 adj. previous; before

definition (b) prior

A7 adj. following the exact words or intended meaning of the original (e.g. translation)

definition (c) literal

A8 adj. unfriendly (e.g. unwelcome)

definition (d) hostile

A9 adj. threatening and referring to evil and darkness

definition (a) sinister

A10 adj. hard to believe; strange; remarkable

definition (b) singular

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A1 v. to throw out; to remove from something

definition (c) eject

A2 adj. unbending; unwilling to compromise

definition (d) inflexible

A3 v. to use up

definition (b) deplete

A4 adj. living, growing or practicing in or on water

definition (a) aquatic

A5 n. high attainment; peak of achievement

definition (b) acme

A6 adj. delicate; complicated; having many connecting factors

definition (d) intricate

A7 adj. unable to make a mistake or error

definition (d) infallible

A8 adj. averse; unwilling; extremely reluctant

definition (d) loath

A9 adj. very angry, showing strong feelings

definition (a) indignant

A10 adj. seeming to be the truth; apparently true

definition (b) plausible

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A1 adj. genuine

definition (a) authentic

A2 adj. feeling comfortable

definition (b) snug

A3 adj. endless; vast

definition (b) infinite

A4 adj. stylish

definition (b) chic

A5 adj. with harmful intent; spiteful

definition (a) malicious

A6 adj. vital; necessary

definition (b) imperative

A7 adj. small in amount; scanty

definition (a) meager

A8 adj. with real identity hidden; in disguise

definition (a) incognito

A9 adj. very clear; apparent

definition (c) ostensible

A10 adj. unclean due to a lack of movement

definition (b) stagnant

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A1 adj. highly skilled; proficient; expert

definition (c) adept

A2 adj. causing fire (e.g. bomb); easily combustible

definition (a) incendiary

A3 v. to uncover something that is not obvious

definition (b) detect

A4 v. to starve; to endure severe hunger; to starve to death

definition (c) famish

A5 adj. describing rules and beliefs which are approved, especially by religion

definition (d) orthodox

A6 adj. very silly; ridiculous

definition (d) preposterous

A7 v. to bring out; to summon; to recall to memory; to create new thoughts

definition (c) evoke

A8 adj. insignificant; referring to a small amount

definition (a) paltry

A9 n. a person who acts like he or she has knowledge or high skill but does not

definition (a) charlatan

A10 adj. easily read (e.g. print)

definition (a) legible

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A1 adj. refers to war; warlike

definition (d) martial

A2 adj. rudely brief

definition (a) brusque

A3 adj. educated to the point of being able to read and write (e.g. person)

definition (b) literate

A4 adj. not believing in something; showing doubt

definition (b) skeptical

A5 adj. narrow-minded; unwilling or unable to respect others or their beliefs

definition (b) intolerant

A6 adj. very fat

definition (c) obese

A7 adj. happenings at irregular times; no patterns

definition (c) sporadic

A8 adj. to think highly of oneself; self-important

definition (a) pompous

A9 adj. glaringly bad (e.g. injustice)

definition (c) gross

A10 adj. causing sorrow

definition (a) grievous

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A1 adj. horrible; dreadful

definition (c) horrendous

A2 adj. nimble; able to move in a quick and easy way

definition (d) agile

A3 n. horror; disgust

definition (b) abhorrence

A4 adj. not busy; loose

definition (d) slack

A5 v. to take away from

definition (a) detract

A6 adj. having the ability to move; portable

definition (b) mobile

A7 adj. clearly holding together

definition (d) coherent

A8 v. to blot out; to erase; to remove

definition (b) efface

A9 adj. worn-looking; faded; exhausted

definition (c) haggard

A10 adj. realistic; practical

definition (a) pragmatic

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A1 adj. very funny; humorous

definition (c) hilarious

A2 adj. discolored by a bruise; extremely angry (e.g. flesh)

definition (d) livid

A3 adj. distorted in appearance; hideous

definition (d) grotesque

A4 adj. unable to be erased; permanent

definition (a) indelible

A5 adj. strong; powerful

definition (d) potent

A6 adj. lacking ideas; unimaginative

definition (d) pedestrian

A7 adj. harsh

definition (c) austere

A8 adj. safe; harmless

definition (c) innocuous

A9 adj. moving easily; nimble

definition (b) spry

A10 adj. brief but complete

definition (a) concise

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A1 v. to turn from a course (e.g. a stream)

definition (c) divert

A2 adj. very easy to see; obvious

definition (b) patent

A3 v. to reveal

definition (a) divulge

A4 adj. poor; humble

definition (d) indigent

A5 adj. having a preference for the evening; of the night

definition (a) nocturnal

A6 n. usually a brick or stone structure constructed for support or reinforcement

definition (c) buttress

A7 adj. making efforts only for financial advantages or gain

definition (d) mercenary

A8 adj. unreasonable; illogical; groundless

definition (d) irrational

A9 adj. ineffective; not skilled

definition (c) inept

A10 v. to cut or take apart, especially in biology or anatomy

definition (a) dissect

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A1 adj. throaty (e.g. sound); harsh

definition (a) guttural

A2 adj. helping

definition (c) auxiliary

A3 adj. unyielding; very firm position or opinion

definition (c) adamant

A4 adj. modest; meek

definition (c) humble

A5 adj. grandeur; extravagant and luxurious

definition (d) majestic

A6 adj. convincing (e.g. argument)

definition (b) cogent

A7 adj. describing a feat or process performed by hand

definition (c) manual

A8 adj. demanding a lot of work; often lengthy

definition (b) laborious

A9 adj. very high; grand

definition (d) lofty

A10 adj. impolite; cheeky; rude

definition (d) impertinent

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A1 adj. overly modest

definition (d) demure

A2 adj. important; significant meaning

definition (c) notable

A3 adj. rough (e.g. weather); harsh

definition (b) inclement

A4 v. to delay temporarily

definition (c) detain

A5 adj. long time effects; lasts for a longer period of time

definition (a) perennial

A6 adj. to show remorse; repentant

definition (d) penitent

A7 adj. not easy to persuade; stubborn

definition (b) obstinate

A8 adj. very small; minute

definition (a) infinitesimal

A9 adj. broad and widespread

definition (b) prevalent

A10 v. to drive away

definition (c) dispel

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A1 adj. easily fooled; naive

definition (c) gullible

A2 adj. joyous; ecstatic

definition (a) jubilant

A3 adj. extremely generous (e.g. praise)

definition (c) lavish

A4 adj. extremely ugly; scary

definition (b) hideous

A5 adj. rambunctious; energetic

definition (c) boisterous

A6 adj. resilient; having endurance

definition (b) hardy

A7 adj. bloody; disgusting

definition (d) gory

A8 adj. disposed to follow (e.g. advice); accountable; follows authority

definition (a) amenable

A9 adj. unbiased; neutral; fair

definition (d) impartial

A10 adj. poverty-stricken

definition (a) destitute

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A1 adj. rash; hasty; acting on impulse

definition (a) impetuous

A2 v. to depart from the subject under consideration

definition (a) digress

A3 adj. shy

definition (a) diffident

A4 adj. sly

definition (a) crafty

A5 adj. horrifying; terrible

definition (a) gruesome

A6 adj. uninteresting (e.g. conversation); bland

definition (b) insipid

A7 v. to hate strongly

definition (b) detest

A8 adj. bulky

definition (a) cumbersome

A9 v. to look down on with scorn

definition (a) disdain

A10 adj. naturally simple; not complicated

definition (c) ingenuous

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A1 adj. unable to be conquered; impregnable; unbeatable

definition (c) invincible

A2 adj. sternly forbidding (e.g. future)

definition (d) grim

A3 adj. serious

definition (d) sober

A4 adj. tall and thin

definition (b) lanky

A5 adj. equally skilled at using both hands

definition (d) ambidextrous

A6 adj. hidden (e.g. talent)

definition (b) latent

A7 adj. describing riches; wealthy

definition (a) opulent

A8 adj. describing a small amount paid for a greater service or value

definition (d) nominal

A9 adj. leading; prevailing

definition (a) predominate

A10 adj. describing the breaks between successive sounds

definition (b) staccato

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A1 adj. advanced to a higher level than expected

definition (a) precocious

A2 v. to make happy; to cause good feelings

definition (d) elate

A3 v. to fall apart

definition (c) disintegrate

A4 v. to obtain from a source; to reason; to infer; to deduce

definition (a) derive

A5 v. to eat up greedily

definition (c) devour

A6 n. a little cavern; small cave

definition (b) grotto

A7 adj. arrogant; overly proud

definition (d) haughty

A8 adj. huge

definition (a) colossal

A9 adj. very religious; devout

definition (c) pious

A10 adj. happening due to a natural reason; no planning

definition (c) spontaneous

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A1 adj. loose; relaxed (e.g. discipline)

definition (d) lax

A2 adj. fatal; deadly

definition (a) lethal

A3 adj. lawful (e.g. claim)

definition (c) legitimate

A4 adj. clever; intelligent

definition (c) ingenious

A5 adj. low level (usually refers to tasks or positions)

definition (a) menial

A6 adj. nonchalant; showing little interest; lack of ceremony

definition (b) casual

A7 adj. very tidy; spotlessly clean

definition (b) immaculate

A8 adj. referring to good timing; timely

definition (a) opportune

A9 adj. aggressive; often very structured

definition (a) militant

A10 adj. huge

definition (d) gigantic

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A1 adj. conversational

definition (d) colloquial

A2 adj. describing actions after a person's death

definition (c) posthumous

A3 v. to leave quickly and secretly and hide, especially to avoid prosecution

definition (d) abscond

A4 adj. annoyed; irritable

definition (c) peevish

A5 adj. very busy; feverish

definition (c) hectic

A6 adj. keen to the senses and emotions

definition (c) poignant

A7 adj. describing a sharp taste or smell (e.g. odor); caustic in language or tone

definition (a) acrid

A8 v. to formally take over high power, office or responsibility

definition (c) abdicate

A9 adj. looming; about to happen (e.g. storm)

definition (b) imminent

A10 v. to investigate

definition (c) delve

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A1 adj. sad-looking; pitiful

definition (a) pathetic

A2 adj. essential to the whole; central

definition (b) integral

A3 adj. often shiny; smooth and glossy

definition (c) sleek

A4 adj. extremely angry; having very strong feelings

definition (c) irate

A5 adj. alone; lonely

definition (b) solitary

A6 adj. describing a very large size or amount

definition (d) prodigious

A7 adj. existing in someone or something

definition (b) inherent

A8 adj. cancerous or harmful (usually a growth)

definition (d) malignant

A9 adj. threatening; often frightening

definition (a) ominous

A10 adj. done quickly but only on the surface (e.g. an examination)

definition (b) cursory

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A1 adj. belittling

definition (c) derogatory

A2 adj. frightful (e.g. appearance); unpleasant

definition (c) ghastly

A3 adj. satisfied with oneself

definition (a) complacent

A4 n. a negatively charged electrode in a storage battery or cell; the positive charge or a cell supplying an

electric current

definition (a) cathode

A5 adj. completely free of (e.g. feeling)

definition (c) devoid

A6 n. appearance especially facial expressions; the face and its features

definition (a) countenance

A7 adj. good-humored in a good natured way

definition (b) jovial

A8 adj. detailed; exact

definition (b) precise

A9 v. to break up

definition (b) disrupt

A10 v. to keep someone from doing something

definition (b) deter

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A1 adj. high possibility

definition (c) potential

A2 adj. gentle; lacking distinctive qualities

definition (c) bland

A3 adj. strange

definition (c) bizarre

A4 adj. regarding kind or charitable acts; organizing benefits for charities

definition (b) benevolent

A5 adj. indicated in an indirect way

definition (a) oblique

A6 adj. well known in a negative way

definition (d) notorious

A7 adj. chief; highly important

definition (b) paramount

A8 adj. unkempt; not clean and untidy

definition (c) slovenly

A9 adj. having a pleasant disposition; friendly; good-natured

definition (c) amiable

A10 adj. not hiding anything; open

definition (c) overt

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A1 adj. very large; enormous

definition (a) immense

A2 adj. of importance; relevant

definition (b) pertinent

A3 adj. skilled and effective

definition (d) proficient

A4 v. to attack a name or reputation through libel or slanderous acts

definition (d) defame

A5 v. to keep someone from having or getting something

definition (d) deprive

A6 adj. fluent but insincere; smooth

definition (b) glib

A7 v. to weaken by adding something less strong to the original (e.g. a mixture)

definition (d) dilute

A8 adj. inspired through love; captivated by someone or something

definition (b) enamored

A9 adj. wretched; often referring to terrible conditions

definition (d) sordid

A10 v. to put on (e.g. clothing); to wear something

definition (b) don

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A1 adj. uninterrupted; continuous

definition (c) incessant

A2 adj. moving quickly and easily

definition (b) nimble

A3 adj. movable and capable of being carried

definition (a) portable

A4 adj. disagreeably rough; stark

definition (b) harsh

A5 adj. thinks of others; thoughtful

definition (a) pensive

A6 adj. inborn; natural

definition (c) innate

A7 adj. worthy of praise

definition (b) laudable

A8 adj. free

definition (d) gratis

A9 adj. municipal; pertaining to citizens or township

definition (a) civic

A10 adj. taking place at the same time

definition (b) simultaneous

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A1 adj. hard-working; productive

definition (b) industrious

A2 adj. cultured; wise about the world

definition (c) sophisticated

A3 adj. regarding the perceptions of the ear

definition (c) aural

A4 adj. having no effect; devoid of effects; void

definition (b) null

A5 adj. not important; petty

definition (a) picayune

A6 adj. plentiful; large in supply

definition (a) copious

A7 adj. damp; muggy; wet

definition (a) humid

A8 adj. merciful

definition (d) humane

A9 adj. extra work; burdensome

definition (b) onerous

A10 adj. thoughtless; paying little attention

definition (b) heedless

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A1 adj. absolutely necessary; of importance

definition (d) indispensable

A2 adj. gloomy

definition (b) glum

A3 adj. cold; hard; or unfeeling

definition (d) callous

A4 adj. thorough; complete

definition (c) outright

A5 adj. vividly realistic

definition (d) graphic

A6 adj. given to believing anything too easily

definition (a) credulous

A7 adj. having an important part of the issue at hand; pertinent

definition (d) germane

A8 adj. favorable (e. g. circumstances)

definition (b) auspicious

A9 adj. believable

definition (a) credible

A10 adj. elaborate; often referring to decorations

definition (b) ornate

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A1 adj. random; chance

definition (c) haphazard

A2 adj. happy with oneself; self-satisfied

definition (b) smug

A3 adj. detailed work; very careful

definition (c) meticulous

A4 adj. very large; huge

definition (c) mammoth

A5 adj. describing a high level of danger

definition (c) perilous

A6 adj. healthy

definition (a) hale

A7 adj. outrageous (e.g. crime); shocking

definition (c) heinous

A8 adj. illegal; unlawful

definition (d) illicit

A9 adj. possible danger; risky

definition (c) precarious

A10 adj. capable of getting along together

definition (a) compatible

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A1 adj. no longer used; out-of-date

definition (a) obsolete

A2 adj. dead

definition (b) defunct

A3 adj. silly; foolish

definition (d) inane

A4 adj. rudely bold; overly confident

definition (a) impudent

A5 adj. slow moving

definition (a) sluggish

A6 adj. having a bad reputation; well-known for something

definition (a) infamous

A7 adj. skillful and adept in stressful conditions; deft

definition (c) adroit

A8 adj. not active; usually not aggressive

definition (b) passive

A9 adj. disrespectful; boldly rude in an abrasive manner

definition (c) insolent

A10 adj. capable of doing something; describing something that can be done

definition (c) practicable

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