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AFQT practice question: Word Knowledge (WK)

Word Knowledge (WK)Difficulty 1/5

CANDID most nearly means:

  1. Ahidden
  2. Bcautious
  3. Chonest
  4. Dlengthy
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Correct: C. Candid means frank, open, honest — as in a candid opinion.

  • B — Cautious is careful, unrelated.
  • D — Lengthy refers to length.
  • A — Hidden is close to the opposite (candid = open).

Concept being tested

Synonyms and words in context. Combined with PC into Verbal Expression (VE), which is doubled in the AFQT formula — so vocabulary carries real weight. P&P 35 questions / 11 minutes. — 25% of the exam. Study guide for Word Knowledge (WK).

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  1. What to Expect — CAT-ASVAB and paper-and-pencil subtests, counts and time limits — Official ASVAB (U.S. Department of Defense) · government · retrieved 2026-09-21, verified 2026-09-21
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