Word Knowledge ASVAB Terms

1. “The raccoon absconded with my phone after snatching it off of the picnic table.” The word absconded, as used in this sentence, means ____.

To run away hurriedly or secretly

2. “Martin gave a beautiful and moving eulogy at his grandmother’s funeral.” The word eulogy, as used in this sentence, means ____.

A speech that praises someone who has died.

3. “The wedding was a momentous occasion for the family and will be remembered for years to come.” The word momentous, as used in this sentence, means ____.

of great importance

4. “The fisherman was adept at catching even the most elusive of sea creatures.” The word adept, as used in this sentence, means ____.

very proficient or skilled

5. “As I walked through the boggy field, I realized my new shoes were being ruined.” The word boggy, as used in this sentence, means ____.

wet and muddy

6. “The boy flaunted his new tricycle in front of all the kids in the neighborhood.” The word flaunted, as used in this sentence, means ____.

displayed something in order to provoke envy; to show off

7. “The sand castle was obliterated by the giant wave that engulfed it.” The word obliterated, as used in this sentence, means ____.

destroyed

8. “Rebecca found herself in quite a dilemma when she could only choose one friend to accompany her to the concert.” The word dilemma, as used in this sentence, means ____. 

a difficult situation

9. “The camp counselor used candy as an incentive to get her students to participate in the activities.” The word incentive, as used in this sentence, means ____.

a thing that encourages someone to do something

10. “George was fasting because he was scheduled for surgery in a few hours.” The word fasting, as used in this sentence, means ____.

abstaining from food or drink

11. “The boxer was small but scrappy; he defeated all of his opponents.” The word scrappy, as used in this sentence, means ____.

determined

12. “The mouse inhabited an empty cupboard in my basement during the winter.” The word inhabited, as used in this sentence, means ____.

lived in or occupied

13. “My little brother sighed when the campfire incinerated his marshmallow.” The word incinerated, as used in this sentence, means ____.

to destroy by burning

14. “The eccentric old woman wore many rings and hair pieces.” The word eccentric, as used in this sentence, means ____.

unusual or strange

15. “The yoga class participants felt quite limber after all of their stretching and breathing exercises.” The word limber, as used in this sentence, means ____.

flexible or loose