ASVAB 28 Vocabulary

Aberrant

This means something that is very different from what is normal or expected.

Abet

To help someone do something wrong or bad.

Ablution

This is when you wash or clean yourself, like taking a bath.

Abscond

To sneak away quickly and secretly, often to escape.

Abstemious

This means not eating or drinking too much; being careful about what you consume.

Acrid

A strong, sharp smell that can be unpleasant, like burnt food.

Adage

A wise saying that has been around for a long time.

Admonition

A gentle warning or advice about something you should be careful about.

Affable

This means someone is friendly and easy to talk to.

Aggrandize

To make something seem bigger or more important than it really is.

Agog

Feeling very excited and eager about something.

Alacrity

Being very happy and willing to do something quickly.

Alleviate

To make something less painful or easier to bear.

Aloof

Not wanting to be close to others; keeping a distance.

Amalgamate

To mix different things together to form one whole.

Ambidextrous

Being able to use both hands equally well.

Anathema

Something that is strongly disliked or forbidden.

Animadversion

A comment that criticizes someone or something.

Apostate

Someone who has abandoned their beliefs or principles.

Apparition

A ghost or a spirit that appears suddenly.

Appease

To calm someone down by satisfying their needs or wants.

Arboreal

animals or organisms that live, feed, and move primarily in trees.

Avarice

An extreme desire to have a lot of money or possessions.

Banal

Something that is very boring and not interesting at all.

Benevolence

Being kind and wanting to do good things for others.

Berate

To scold someone very angrily.

Blandishment

Flattery or kind words meant to persuade someone to do something.

Boisterous

Being noisy and full of energy; very lively.