ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 931796

Questions 5
Words combative, discern, disdain, entangle, induce

Study Guide

combative
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
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.
disdain
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
entangle
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
induce
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.