ASVAB Vocabulary Flashcards

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What does 'Abrupt' mean?

Beginning, ending, or changing suddenly (correct)

A clown

An unreal image

To be full to overflowing

What is the meaning of 'Acrid'?

Harshly pungent or bitter

What does 'Becalm' mean?

To make quiet

What does 'Buffoon' refer to?

A clown Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Chaos'?

Utter disorder and confusion Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Cognizant' mean?

Taking notice of something Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Defer'?

To put off or delay to a later time Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Derision' mean?

The act of ridiculing or making fun of something Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Effulgence'?

Splendor Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Enmity' signify?

Hatred Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Famish' mean?

To cause extreme hunger or thirst Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Fealty'?

Loyalty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Generalize' mean?

To draw general inferences Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Grotto'?

A small cavern Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Habitual' mean?

According to a usual practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Hideous'?

Extremely ugly or appalling Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Ichthyic' refer to?

Fish like Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Icon' mean?

An image or likeness Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Illusion'?

An unreal image Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Irritate' mean?

To excite ill temper or impatience in something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Jovial' mean?

Merry Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Juxtapose' mean?

To place close together Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Kernal'?

A grain or seed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Kinsolk' refer to?

Relatives Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Laggard' mean?

Falling behind or one that lags behind Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Laud'?

To praise Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Maize' mean?

Native American corn Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Malevolence' refer to?

Ill will Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Nestle'?

To adjust cozily in snug quarters Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Novice' mean?

Beginner Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Obese' mean?

Exceedingly fat Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Obtrude' mean?

To be pushed or to push oneself into undue prominence Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Pare'?

To cut, shave, or remove the outside from anything Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Pedagogue' mean?

A schoolmaster Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Quadrote' mean?

To divide into quarters Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Quiescence'?

Quietness Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Rancor' mean?

Malice Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Raucous' mean?

Harsh Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Sanguine'?

Cheerfully optimistic or having the color of blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Sepulcher' mean?

A burial place Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Teem' mean?

To be full to overflowing Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Tenacious'?

Unyielding Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Umbrage' mean?

Injury or offense Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Vacillate' mean?

To wave Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'Valid'?

Founded on truth Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Velocity' mean?

Speed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Wile' refer to?

An act or a means of cunning deception Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Wizen' mean?

To become or cause to become withered or dry Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Yorkel'?

Country bumpkin Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Zealot' mean?

One who espouses a cause or pursues an object in an immoderately partisan manner Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary for ASVAB Marine Corps Exam

Abrupt: Sudden changes or events, indicating a lack of gradual transition.
Acrid: Describes a strong and sharp smell or taste that is unpleasant.
Becalm: Refers to the action of making something calmer or quieter.
Buffoon: A term for a person who acts foolishly or serves as a clown.
Chaos: Represents a state of complete disorder and confusion.
Cognizant: Being aware or conscious of something.
Defer: To postpone or delay something to a later time.
Derision: The act of mocking or ridiculing someone or something.
Effulgence: A brilliant radiance or splendor.
Enmity: A deep-seated hatred or lack of friendship between two parties.
Famish: To inflict extreme hunger or thirst on someone.
Fealty: Loyalty, especially in a feudal context.
Generalize: To make broad statements or inferences based on limited information.
Grotto: A natural cave or cavern, often referred to in a picturesque context.
Habitual: Pertaining to actions or behaviors that are regular or customary.
Hideous: Extremely unattractive or frightening.
Ichthyic: Related to or resembling fish.
Icon: A representation or image of a person or concept, often used in cultural contexts.
Illusion: A false perception or deceptive appearance.
Irritate: To provoke annoyance or discomfort in someone.
Jovial: Cheerful and friendly in disposition.
Juxtapose: To place things side by side for comparison or contrast.
Kernel: Refers to the inner part of a seed or grain.
Kinsfolk: Family members or relatives.
Laggard: Someone or something that is slow or falls behind others.
Laud: To express praise and admiration for someone or something.
Maize: A traditional name for corn, specifically in Native American contexts.
Malevolence: The intention or desire to do evil or harm others.
Nestle: To settle snugly or comfortably into a space.
Novice: A beginner who is new to a particular skill or profession.
Obese: An adjective describing someone who is excessively overweight.
Obtrude: To impose oneself or become noticeable in an unwelcome manner.
Pare: To trim or cut away the outer layer or edges of something.
Pedagogue: A formal term for a teacher or educator.
Quadrate: To divide something into four equal parts.
Quiescence: A state of being quiet or inactive.
Rancor: A long-lasting resentment or ill will.
Raucous: Describes a loud and harsh noise.
Sanguine: Optimistically cheerful; also refers to a deep red color.
Sepulcher: A burial site or tomb.
Teem: To be filled or overflowing with things.
Tenacious: Describes someone who is persistent and unyielding.
Umbrage: A feeling of anger or annoyance caused by perceived offense.
Vacillate: To hesitate or waver between different opinions or actions.
Valid: Founded on truth and sound reasoning; credible.
Velocity: Refers to the speed of something in a particular direction.
Wile: A clever trick or tactic meant for deception.
Wizen: To dry up or wither; can refer to becoming aged.
Yorkel: A colloquial term for a rural, unsophisticated person.
Zealot: An individual who is fervently devoted to a cause, often excessively so.

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