CHSPE VOCAB WORDS EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are Prefixes? - ANSWER-Prefixes are syllables added to the beginning of a word.
(Ex: PREfix)
What are Suffixes? - ANSWER-Suffixes are syllables added to the end of a word. (Ex:
FeminISM)
abate - ANSWER-become less in amount or intensity
abdicate - ANSWER-to give up or leave
aberration - ANSWER-a state or condition very different from the norm
abstain - ANSWER-choose to avoid or not participate
adversity - ANSWER-a state of burden or hardship
adulation - ANSWER-excessive praise and flattery
aesthetic - ANSWER-concerning or an appreciation of beauty, art, or design
amicable - ANSWER-characterized by friendship and goodwill
amenable - ANSWER-open to suggestion and willing to follow advice
antiquated - ANSWER-obsolete, old, out of fashion
anachronistic - ANSWER-out of date or belonging to another time
anecdote - ANSWER-a short story or account of an event
asylum - ANSWER-shelter from danger and hardship
assiduous - ANSWER-very careful and hardworking
brazen - ANSWER-bold or unrestrained by normal standards
brusque - ANSWER-attitude of shortness, rudeness; gruff
, capacious - ANSWER-large in size or capacity
censure - ANSWER-disapproval or severely criticize
circuitous - ANSWER-lengthy due to being indirect or roundabout
clairvoyant - ANSWER-a person with the ability to read minds or see the future
clandestine - ANSWER-secret and concealed
boisterous - ANSWER-rough, rowdy, and unruly
What is Past Participle? - ANSWER-An action completed in the past. (Ex: I have rung
the doorbell already.)
collateral - ANSWER-adjoining or accompanying
compassion - ANSWER-awareness and sympathy for the suffering of others
conditional - ANSWER-dependent on something else being done
convergence - ANSWER-the act of coming together; joining of parts
cursory - ANSWER-quickly and superficially done
copious - ANSWER-abundant and plentiful
deleterious - ANSWER-harmful or deadly to living things
surreptitious - ANSWER-staying concealed and trying to avoid being noticed
tactful - ANSWER-showing concern to not offend others
tenacious - ANSWER-determined without change or doubt from the plan
demagogue - ANSWER-a leader who gains power by appealing to emotions and
prejudices
deride - ANSWER-mock, ridicule, laugh at
despot - ANSWER-to rule with oppression and tyranny
diligent - ANSWER-persistent and hardworking
disdain - ANSWER-lack of respect or intense dislike
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What are Prefixes? - ANSWER-Prefixes are syllables added to the beginning of a word.
(Ex: PREfix)
What are Suffixes? - ANSWER-Suffixes are syllables added to the end of a word. (Ex:
FeminISM)
abate - ANSWER-become less in amount or intensity
abdicate - ANSWER-to give up or leave
aberration - ANSWER-a state or condition very different from the norm
abstain - ANSWER-choose to avoid or not participate
adversity - ANSWER-a state of burden or hardship
adulation - ANSWER-excessive praise and flattery
aesthetic - ANSWER-concerning or an appreciation of beauty, art, or design
amicable - ANSWER-characterized by friendship and goodwill
amenable - ANSWER-open to suggestion and willing to follow advice
antiquated - ANSWER-obsolete, old, out of fashion
anachronistic - ANSWER-out of date or belonging to another time
anecdote - ANSWER-a short story or account of an event
asylum - ANSWER-shelter from danger and hardship
assiduous - ANSWER-very careful and hardworking
brazen - ANSWER-bold or unrestrained by normal standards
brusque - ANSWER-attitude of shortness, rudeness; gruff
, capacious - ANSWER-large in size or capacity
censure - ANSWER-disapproval or severely criticize
circuitous - ANSWER-lengthy due to being indirect or roundabout
clairvoyant - ANSWER-a person with the ability to read minds or see the future
clandestine - ANSWER-secret and concealed
boisterous - ANSWER-rough, rowdy, and unruly
What is Past Participle? - ANSWER-An action completed in the past. (Ex: I have rung
the doorbell already.)
collateral - ANSWER-adjoining or accompanying
compassion - ANSWER-awareness and sympathy for the suffering of others
conditional - ANSWER-dependent on something else being done
convergence - ANSWER-the act of coming together; joining of parts
cursory - ANSWER-quickly and superficially done
copious - ANSWER-abundant and plentiful
deleterious - ANSWER-harmful or deadly to living things
surreptitious - ANSWER-staying concealed and trying to avoid being noticed
tactful - ANSWER-showing concern to not offend others
tenacious - ANSWER-determined without change or doubt from the plan
demagogue - ANSWER-a leader who gains power by appealing to emotions and
prejudices
deride - ANSWER-mock, ridicule, laugh at
despot - ANSWER-to rule with oppression and tyranny
diligent - ANSWER-persistent and hardworking
disdain - ANSWER-lack of respect or intense dislike
