Free ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test

Practice the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Word Knowledge section with 10 free questions, each with a clear explanation and a Scout tip. No sign-up needed. Word Knowledge is one of the 4 AFQT subtests, so it directly affects whether you can enlist.

What Word Knowledge Covers

Word Knowledge (WK) tests vocabulary. You'll pick the word that most nearly means an underlined word, sometimes on its own and sometimes in a sentence. Because Word Knowledge is part of Verbal Expression, it counts double in your AFQT.

10 Free Practice Questions

Scout, the ASVAB Scout mascot, thinking
WORD KNOWLEDGEQuestion 1 of 10

CANDID most nearly means:

Choose one answer

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How to Score Higher on Word Knowledge

  • Use the sentence. When a word appears in a sentence, the context usually points to the meaning.
  • Learn roots and prefixes: bene- (good), mal- (bad), -ology (study of), un-/in- (not).
  • Replace and test: swap each answer into the sentence and pick the one that keeps the meaning.
  • Study a word list a few minutes a day instead of cramming.

Keep Practicing

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ASVAB Questions, Answered

How Do I Study for ASVAB Word Knowledge?

Learn common roots and prefixes, study a word list, and practice picking the closest synonym.

Why Does Word Knowledge Count Double?

WK and Paragraph Comprehension form your Verbal Expression score, which counts twice in the AFQT formula.