HSPT Vocabulary Deck 6

A comprehensive collection of 180 vocabulary terms and definitions frequently tested on the HSPT, compiled for efficient study and quick review.

potent

powerful

meander

amble; walk without direction; drift

acrid

sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor

cogent

to the point; relevant; pertinent; powerfully persuasive

meager

small, inadequate; poor; insufficient

allure

the power to entice or attract through personal charm

formidable

menacing; intimidating; causing fear or awe due to strength, etc.

facilitate

make easier

disgruntled

displeased and discontented; sulky

zealot

extremist, fanatic, enthusiast

fallacy

a false notion

blatant

obvious

allege

to claim or assert without proof

monotonous

remaining the same; boring

dreary

dull

lavish

giving/using in very excessive amounts

bellicose

warlike

evoke

To bring a memory image or response to the mind

luminous

bright; glowing; radiant

gaunt

thin and bony