ASVAB · Synonym Recognition

'Novice' most nearly means:

Correct answer

Beginner

  1. A Expert
  2. B Beginner
  3. C Leader
  4. D Teacher

Why this is the answer

NOVICE means a person new to and inexperienced in an activity; BEGINNER. 'Expert' is the antonym. ASVAB strategy: a novice is just starting out (a 'novice driver'). Choose 'beginner,' eliminating the opposite 'expert.' The word relates to being new/inexperienced; recognizing this distinguishes it from 'expert,' 'leader,' or 'teacher' (who would be experienced).
Source: ASVAB Word Knowledge — Synonyms

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