Question 1
Candid most nearly means:
ASVAB Word Knowledge
Word Knowledge asks for the closest meaning of a word, sometimes on its own and sometimes in a sentence. It is the fastest subtest: about 36 seconds a question.
| Computer test | 15 questions in 9 minutes |
|---|---|
| Paper test | 35 questions in 11 minutes |
| Form | Closest meaning, alone or in a sentence |
| Counts toward | The AFQT verbal score |
Two ways to find a meaning
- Context: look for a contrast (unlike, although), an example (such as) or a result (so, because)
- Word parts: in- and un- mean not, re- means again, pre- means before, port means carry, rupt means break
Where marks go
- Picking a word that looks similar (eminent for imminent)
- Choosing the opposite when the sentence has a contrast word
- Spending too long on one word: decide and move on, because the computer test does not let you go back
Try 4 questions
Question 2
It would be prudent to fill the tank before driving into the desert. In this sentence, “prudent” most nearly means:
Question 3
Illegible most nearly means:
Question 4
As a novice climber, Jo stayed close to the instructor on the easy routes. In this sentence, “novice” most nearly means:
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Questions people ask
How do I get better at Word Knowledge quickly?
Learn the common prefixes and roots, and practice predicting a meaning from the sentence before you read the options.
Does Word Knowledge count in the AFQT?
Yes. Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension together make the verbal part of the AFQT.