ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 1259

Questions 5
Words discern, frugal, incidental, insolence, placebo

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.
frugal
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
incidental
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
insolence
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
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.