HSPT Vocabulary Word List Flashcards

Comprehensive Question and Answer flashcards testing HSPT vocabulary terms from letters A through P across all five study sources.

What is the definition of the verb 'abbreviate'?

to shorten

According to the vocabulary list, what does the verb 'abdicate' mean?

to give up power

What is the meaning of the verb 'abhor'?

despise

What is the definition of the noun 'adversary'?

opponent

What does the adjective 'affluent' mean?

wealthy

How is the adjective 'altruistic' defined?

unselfish

What is the definition of the noun 'apex'?

peak

What does the adjective 'archaic' mean?

very old

What is the definition of the verb 'augment'?

to make greater

What does the adjective 'belligerent' mean?

warlike

How is the adjective 'benevolent' defined?

charitable

What does the adjective 'candid' mean?

frank, open

What is the definition of the noun 'conflagration'?

a destructive fire

What is the meaning of the adjective 'conspicuous'?

obvious

What is the definition of the noun 'conundrum'?

a riddle

What does the adjective 'cursory' mean?

hasty

What is the definition of the verb 'debunk'?

to expose falseness

What does the adjective 'dilapidated' mean?

falling apart

How is the adjective 'docile' defined?

tame

What does the adjective 'eccentric' mean?

unusual

What is the definition of the verb 'elude'?

to evade, escape

What does the verb 'embellish' mean?

to decorate, beautify

What is the definition of the noun 'enigma'?

a puzzle

What does the verb 'eradicate' mean?

to eliminate

How is the verb 'exonerate' defined?

to free of blame

What does the adjective 'garrulous' mean?

chatty

What is the definition of the adjective 'gregarious'?

friendly, social

What does the adjective 'impeccable' mean?

flawless

How is the adjective 'interminable' defined?

unending

What is the definition of the adjective 'lucrative'?

well paid

What does the adjective 'meticulous' mean?

precise

How is the adjective 'nomadic' defined?

wandering

What does the adjective 'omnipotent' mean?

all powerful

What is the definition of the noun 'plethora'?

excess

What does the adjective 'precocious' mean?

mentally mature