HSPT Vocabulary Deck 3

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

dexterous

skillful in physical movements

pathos

the quality or power to evoke a feeling of pity or compassion through forms of expression such as arts and literature.

zephyr

a gentle breeze; the west wind

defer

to delay; to put off

mundane

ordinary

deplore

express strong disapproval of

hamper

to hinder, to get in the way of, or interfere

adamant

hard; stubborn; unyielding

avid

showing great interest and enthusiasm

petty

trivial, insignificant

stealth

quiet; sneaky; secretive

accord

to bring into agreement

advocate

one that pleads the cause of another

abate

to reduce; lessen; diminish; put an end to

languish

to lose vigor or health

prim

excessively proper; prudish

Cognizant

Aware having knowledge of something

Feign

To pretend

Sage

Wise

Aloof

A distant or unsympathetic in attitude