ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231575

Questions 5
Words disconcert, placebo, ploy, prudent, repel

Study Guide

disconcert
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
placebo
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
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.
prudent
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
repel
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.