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AFQT practice question: Word Knowledge (WK)

Word Knowledge (WK)Difficulty 2/5

The sergeant gave *terse* instructions, so the squad moved out within seconds. Terse most nearly means:

  1. Aangry
  2. Brepeated
  3. Cconfusing
  4. Dbrief and to the point
Show answer and rationale

Correct: D. Terse means brief and abrupt. The context — the squad moved immediately — signals instructions that were short and clear.

  • C — Confusing would have slowed the squad.
  • A — Angry is a tone, not implied by speed.
  • B — Repeated contradicts moving within seconds.

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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