HSPT Vocabulary Deck 4

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

deplete

use up (resources or materials)

glut

to feed or fill to excess; to flood (the market) with a particular item or service so that the supply greatly exceeds the demand

agile

nimble, quick

shrewd

clever, intelligent, crafty, ingenious

anarchy

political and social disorder due to a lack of governmental control; lack of obedience to an authority

serene

calm, undisturbed; placid

pivotal

of vital or critical importance; crucial

pseudonym

false name to hide identity of an author

oration

a formal public speech

awry

turned or twisted to one side; wrong amiss

foster

help develop, help grow

ostracize

banish; cut off from others

chastise

to criticize or discipline severely

raze

to demolish; to level to the ground

heinous

shockingly brutal or cruel

prudent

wise; sensible in action and thought

deceptive

intending to mislead or trick; causing one to believe what is not true

gullible

believing everything that is said

lexicon

a language user's knowledge of words

pungent

describing a sharp, acrid smell or taste

apathetic

not interested; indifferent; showing little or no emotion