ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 382502

Questions 5
Words discern, ecstatic, exalt, exasperation, untenable

Study Guide

discern
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
ecstatic
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
exalt
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
exasperation
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
untenable
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.