ASVAB Word Knowledge and Test Terminology

Vocabulary terms and definitions extracted from the ASVAB practice test, covering Word Knowledge synonyms and test section acronyms.

ASVAB

Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery

(WK) WORD KNOWLEDGE

A test section containing 18 questions to be completed in 7 minutes focusing on the meaning of words.

(AR) ARITHMETIC REASONING

A test section containing 15 questions to be completed in 14 minutes designed to test the ability to solve arithmetic problems.

(PC) PARAGRAPH COMPREHENSION

A test section containing 8 questions to be completed in 7 minutes designed to test the ability to understand read material.

(MK) MATHEMATICS KNOWLEDGE

A test section containing 13 questions to be completed in 12 minutes regarding mathematical knowledge and formulas.

SMALL

Most nearly means little.

INHABIT

Most nearly means live in.

SAVORY

Most nearly means tasty.

OBLITERATE

Most nearly means wipe out.

UNISON

Most nearly means agreement.

NOVICE

Most nearly means beginner.

RUDIMENTS

Most nearly means basic methods and procedures.

VAGUE

Most nearly means indistinct.

MAIM

Most nearly means injure.

CEASE

Most nearly means stop.

TURMOIL

Most nearly means commotion.

WARY

Most nearly means careful.

IMPAIR

Most nearly means weaken.

RAVAGE

Most nearly means devastate.

EVASIVE

Most nearly means secretive.

PERPETUAL

Most nearly means enduring.

CHIDE

Most nearly means scold.

VARIABLE

Most nearly means shifting.

VE (Verbal Composite)

A score calculated by adding the Word Knowledge (WK) and Paragraph Comprehension (PC) scores together.

AQFT

A score projected using a conversion chart from the Sum of Standard Scores involving VE, AR, and MK.