ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624014

Questions 5
Words comprehensible, discern, oblivious, obnoxious, ploy

Study Guide

comprehensible
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
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.
oblivious
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
obnoxious
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
ploy
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.