ASVAB Vocabulary Power Guide

Flashcards in Question and Answer format covering prefixes, suffixes, high-yield ASVAB vocabulary words, common roots, and decoding strategies.

What is the primary goal of studying prefixes, suffixes, and roots according to the ASVAB Vocabulary Power Guide?

To learn patterns that help you figure out unfamiliar words you have never seen before, building Word Knowledge and Paragraph Comprehension skills.

What are the four steps of the ASVAB test trick when you encounter an unfamiliar word?

1) Break it into prefix + root + suffix, 2) Identify what each part suggests, 3) Eliminate choices that do not fit, and 4) Choose the meaning that best matches the whole word.

What does the prefix "hypo-" mean, and what is its given example?

It means under or below; example: hypothermia.

What does the prefix "hyper-" mean, and what is its given example?

It means over, above, or excessive; example: hypertension.

What common meaning is shared by the prefixes "anti-", "contra-", and "counter-"?

They all mean against or opposite.

What common meaning is shared by the prefixes "fore-", "pre-", and "ante-"?

They all mean before.

What does the prefix "retro-" mean, and what is its given example?

It means backward or behind; example: retrospect.

How do the meanings of the prefixes "intra-" and "inter-" differ?

"Intra-" means inside or within (example: intranet), while "inter-" means between or among (example: interact, interstate).

What meaning do the prefixes "circum-" and "peri-" share?

They both mean around.

What do the prefixes "mono-" and "uni-" mean?

They both mean one.

What do the prefixes "bi-" and "di-" mean?

They both mean two.

What meaning is shared by the prefixes "omni-" and "pan-"?

They both mean all.

What does the prefix "pseudo-" mean, and what is its given example?

It means false or imitation; example: pseudonym.

What are the numerical meanings of the metric prefixes "centi-", "milli-", and "kilo-"?

"Centi-" means hundredth, "milli-" means thousandth, and "kilo-" means thousand.

What does the suffix "-able" or "-ible" mean?

It means capable of or fit for.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what is the meaning of "abundant"?

Plentiful; more than enough.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what is the definition of "adverse"?

Unfavorable; harmful.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what does "ambiguous" mean?

Having more than one possible meaning.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what does "arduous" mean?

Very difficult; requiring much effort.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, how is "coherent" defined?

Logical and easy to understand.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what does the word "conspicuous" mean?

Easy to notice; obvious.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what is the definition of "deficient"?

Lacking something necessary.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what does "erroneous" mean?

Incorrect; mistaken.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, how is "feasible" defined?

Possible and practical.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what is the definition of "impartial"?

Fair; not favoring one side.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what does the word "mitigate" mean?

To make less severe.

In ASVAB Word Knowledge, what does "unanimous" mean?

In complete agreement.

What does the root "aud / audi" mean, and what are two example words?

It means hear; examples: audible, auditorium.

What does the root "cap / capt / cept" mean, and what are example words?

It means take, seize; examples: capture, accept.

What does the root "ced / ceed / cess" mean, and what are example words?

It means go, move; examples: precede, proceed, process.

What does the root "dict" mean, and what are example words?

It means say, speak; examples: predict, dictate.

What does the root "fac / fact / fect" mean, and what are example words?

It means make, do; examples: factory, manufacture, affect.

What does the root "scrib / script" mean, and what are example words?

It means write; examples: describe, manuscript.

What does the root "spect" mean, and what are example words?

It means look, see; examples: inspect, spectator.

What does the root "tract" mean, and what are example words?

It means pull, draw; examples: attract, contract.