HSPT Vocabulary Deck 7

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

concur

to agree

wrath

extreme anger, fury

verbose

wordy

disdain

to treat with contempt; despise; scorn

lucrative

cost effective; advantageous

lax

not strict

aspire

to have an ambitious plan or lofty goal

discreet

marked by modesty and wise self- restraint

embargo

a government order to restrict commerce/shipping; an imposed trade barrier

ambiguous

unclear; having more than one possible meaning

zeal

extreme devotion

usurp

to take over; to seize by force

console

to comfort

subtle

nice, quiet, delicate

squalid

poor, run-down, filthy

affable

being pleasant and at ease in talking to others

valor

bravery, courage

bleak

offering little or no hope

discern

see clearly, recognize; or apprehend

abode

where a person resides; home; dwelling