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HSPT vocabulary set0 Questions and Correct
Answers
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
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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
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HSPT vocabulary set0 Questions and Correct
Answers
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
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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
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