ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 338159

Questions 5
Words curtail, derivative, epistolary, fickle, naive

Study Guide

curtail
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
derivative
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
epistolary
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
fickle
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
naive
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.