HSPT Vocabulary

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What does the verb 'instigate' mean?

To frighten
To initiate or plot (correct)
To intervene
To firmly establish

Which adjective describes something that is unwelcomed?

Invincible
Intrusive (correct)
Intricate
Irrational

What does the term 'livid' imply when used to describe a person?

Joyful and happy
Free from energy
Trusting or naive
Angry or enraged (correct)

Which term best describes an approach that is unbiased?

Objective (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the verb 'obliterate' mean?

To eliminate completely (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective describes a person described as 'negligent'?

Careless and inattentive (C) Signup and view all the answers

What part of speech is the word 'abode'?

noun (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to make amends?

atone (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which option correctly defines the adjective 'ambiguous'?

unclear (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'abhor' mean?

to despise (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words indicates an ability to change?

adaptable (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ascertain'?

to determine (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word refers to a situation that is dry?

arid (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a person who is eager and enthusiastic?

avid (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'belligerent' imply about a person's behavior?

Warlike (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which word means to confuse or perplex someone?

baffle (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which adjective describes something that is unoriginal and dull?

banal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'censure' in a formal context?

Criticize harshly (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes a secretive or hidden activity?

clandestine (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'benevolent' imply about a person's intentions?

Charitable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary meaning of the word 'exonerate'?

To free of blame (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words describes a situation that is 'unlucky'?

Hapless (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term best describes a 'weak' individual?

Feeble (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'frivolous' primarily imply?

Trivial or lacking in seriousness (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words means 'to hinder'?

Hamper (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'impeccable'?

Immaculate or flawless (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to 'impede'?

To obstruct (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'cynical' imply?

Doubtful about human sincerity (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the best definition of 'debilitating'?

Weakening (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'eradicate' signify?

To eliminate completely (A) Signup and view all the answers

The term 'dilapidated' is best described as referring to something that is:

In a state of disrepair (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diligent' imply about a person's behavior?

Consistently hardworking (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which option best describes the meaning of 'discern'?

To discover or perceive (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'ecstatic'?

Filled with joy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Exhibit (v.)

To display or show something publicly.

Exonerate (v.)

To free someone from blame or responsibility.