ASVAB Word Knowledge Answers and Explanations
1. A: When it is said that someone is generous, it usually means they are giving and unselfish.
2. C: When something is described as challenging, it usually means that it is difficult or demanding.
3. B: A teacher provides instruction and information to an individual or group of individuals. An instructor functions in the same capacity, that is, in the practice of teaching.
4. D: When something is concluded, it means that it is finished or completed.
5. A: A residence is a place where a person lives; the term is often used to refer to someone's home.
6. C: To say something was done instantly means that it was done immediately and without hesitation.
7. C: Something that is described as gigantic is extremely large, or huge, in size.
8. A: Something that is costly is expensive. It costs a lot of money.
9. D: An opportunity is a chance to do something. For example, saying someone was given the opportunity to go to school or saying somebody was given the chance to go to school conveys the same meaning.
10. B: A response is also commonly known as an answer. A response to a question carries the same meaning as an answer to a question.
11. C: To say that something is done frequently implies that it is done regularly or often.
12. A: Something that is being observed is being watched. Binoculars are used to see things more clearly, so it makes sense that the man would be observing or watching eagles with binoculars.
13. D: Saying that somebody purchased something and saying they bought something conveys the same meaning.
14. D: The word difficulty implies hardship. When it is said that somebody is having difficulties with another person or thing, it usually means they are experiencing problems.
15. A: When it is said that something is entire, it usually means that it is still whole. For example, if someone says they ate an entire apple, it is the same as saying they ate a whole apple.
