15 vocabulary questions covering synonyms and context clues. Test your Word Knowledge skills and get instant scoring with detailed explanations.
This practice test covers 15 Word Knowledge questions similar to what you'll see on the real ASVAB. You'll have 60 seconds per question to identify synonyms and determine word meanings from context.
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The Word Knowledge subtest on the CAT-ASVAB contains 16 questions with a time limit of 8 minutes. The paper-and-pencil version has 35 questions in 11 minutes. This practice test has 15 questions to give you a comprehensive sample.
Word Knowledge questions test your vocabulary through synonym questions ("X most nearly means:") and context-meaning questions where you determine a word's meaning from how it's used in a sentence. Both formats appear on the real ASVAB.
Build your vocabulary by reading widely, studying word roots and prefixes, using flashcards, and practicing with ASVAB word lists. Focus on military, academic, and technical vocabulary. Take multiple practice tests to identify weak areas.
Yes. Word Knowledge is one of the four subtests that make up your AFQT (Armed Forces Qualification Test) score, along with Arithmetic Reasoning, Mathematics Knowledge, and Paragraph Comprehension. Your AFQT score determines if you can enlist.
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