HSPT vocabulary set0 Exam with
accurate Solutions
concede - ANS-acknowledge defeat
apathy - ANS-the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
propaganda - ANS-information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
abate - ANS-become less in amount or intensity
amiable - ANS-friendly, agreeable
paragon - ANS-model of excellence or perfection of a kind
endear - ANS-To cause to be loved.
clandestine - ANS-secret; covert; stealthy
erroneous - ANS-containing or characterized by error
demise - ANS-the time when something ends
ubiquitous - ANS-being everywhere, omnipresent
ingratiate - ANS-gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
aura - ANS-a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
dissent - ANS-a difference of opinion
deduce - ANS-reason by deduction
denigrate - ANS-to attack the reputation of; to criticise in a derogatory manner
repress - ANS-to keep your emotions hidden from others, even from yourself
pander - ANS-to cater to the tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses
siphon - ANS-convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a ___
, garner - ANS-acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
stymie - ANS-hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
whim - ANS-an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
ostentatious - ANS-describing a showy or pretentious display
quirk - ANS-a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn
candor - ANS-sincerity/ frankness, the quality of being honest and straightforward in
attitude and speech
abscond - ANS-depart secretly and hide
curtail - ANS-terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
clamor - ANS-compel someone to do something by insistent outcry, loud and persistent
outcry from many people
circumvent - ANS-to go around, encircle
exploit - ANS-use or manipulate to one's advantage
squander - ANS-waste, spend extravagantly
aloof - ANS-remote in manner, not involved
elated - ANS-exultantly proud and joyful
divert - ANS-1. entertain; 2. distract; 3. cause a detour
brazen - ANS-(adj.) excessively bold, brash
impudent - ANS-improperly forward or bold, offensivly bold
smother - ANS-envelop completely, deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
ostracize - ANS-avoid speaking to or dealing with, expel from a community or group
exorbitant - ANS-Going beyond usual and proper limits.
alfresco - ANS-in the open air; outside
scrupulous - ANS-conscientious; extremely thorough, adj. Cautious in action for fear of
doing wrong.
accurate Solutions
concede - ANS-acknowledge defeat
apathy - ANS-the trait of lacking enthusiasm for or interest in things generally
propaganda - ANS-information that is spread for the purpose of promoting some cause
abate - ANS-become less in amount or intensity
amiable - ANS-friendly, agreeable
paragon - ANS-model of excellence or perfection of a kind
endear - ANS-To cause to be loved.
clandestine - ANS-secret; covert; stealthy
erroneous - ANS-containing or characterized by error
demise - ANS-the time when something ends
ubiquitous - ANS-being everywhere, omnipresent
ingratiate - ANS-gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
aura - ANS-a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
dissent - ANS-a difference of opinion
deduce - ANS-reason by deduction
denigrate - ANS-to attack the reputation of; to criticise in a derogatory manner
repress - ANS-to keep your emotions hidden from others, even from yourself
pander - ANS-to cater to the tastes and desires of others or exploit their weaknesses
siphon - ANS-convey, draw off, or empty by or as if by a ___
, garner - ANS-acquire or deserve by one's efforts or actions
stymie - ANS-hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
whim - ANS-an odd or fanciful or capricious idea
ostentatious - ANS-describing a showy or pretentious display
quirk - ANS-a peculiar way of acting; a sudden twist or turn
candor - ANS-sincerity/ frankness, the quality of being honest and straightforward in
attitude and speech
abscond - ANS-depart secretly and hide
curtail - ANS-terminate or abbreviate before its intended or proper end or its full extent
clamor - ANS-compel someone to do something by insistent outcry, loud and persistent
outcry from many people
circumvent - ANS-to go around, encircle
exploit - ANS-use or manipulate to one's advantage
squander - ANS-waste, spend extravagantly
aloof - ANS-remote in manner, not involved
elated - ANS-exultantly proud and joyful
divert - ANS-1. entertain; 2. distract; 3. cause a detour
brazen - ANS-(adj.) excessively bold, brash
impudent - ANS-improperly forward or bold, offensivly bold
smother - ANS-envelop completely, deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
ostracize - ANS-avoid speaking to or dealing with, expel from a community or group
exorbitant - ANS-Going beyond usual and proper limits.
alfresco - ANS-in the open air; outside
scrupulous - ANS-conscientious; extremely thorough, adj. Cautious in action for fear of
doing wrong.
