HSPT Vocab Word List Flashcards
(81 cards)
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Abbreviate
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(V.) to shorten
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Abdicate
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(V.) to give up power
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Abhor
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(V.) despise
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Abide
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(V.) to follow, observe
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Abnormal
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(Adj.) not normal, average
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Abode
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(N.) residence
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Abrasive
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(Adj.) irritating
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Abrupt
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(Adj.) sudden
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Absolution
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(N.) forgiveness
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Absolve
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(V.) to free from guilt
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Abstain
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(V.) to hold back
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Abundant
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(Adj.) plentiful
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Accelerate
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(V.) advance
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Acclaim
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(V.) to praise
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Accolade
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(N.) strong praise
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Accommodate
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(V.) to make room
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Accountable
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(Adj.) responsible for
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Accumulate
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(V.) to collect
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Accuse
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(V.) to blame
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Acrid
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(Adj.) bitter
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Adamant
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(Adj.) determined
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Adaptable
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(Adj.) able to change
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Adept
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(Adj.) Skillful
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Adhere
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(V.) to attach, to stick
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Adjacent
(Adj.) next to
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Admonish
(V.) to warn
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Adorn
(V.) to decorate
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Adversary
(N.) opponent
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Adverse
(Adj.) opposing
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Adversity
(N.) difficult, misfortune
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Advocate
(V.) to support
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Aesthetic
(Adj.) about beauty
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Affluent
(Adj.) wealthy
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Affront
(N.) deliberate act
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Aggrivate
(V.) to make worse
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Aggressive
(Adj.) forceful
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Agitate
(V.) to shake, disturb
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Ailment
(N.) mild illness
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Ajar
(Adj.) slightly open
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Alleviate
(V.) to lessen
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Allocate
(V.) to give out
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Allot
(V.) to allocate, to give out
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Aloof
(Adj.) indifferent
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Alter
(V.) change
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Altercation
(N.) disagreement
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Altruistic
(Adj.) unselfish
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Amass
(V.) to gather, to accumulate
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Ambiguous
(Adj.) unclear
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Ambivalent
(Adj.) uncertain
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Amiable
(Adj.) friendly
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Amicable
(Adj.) Civil, cordial [wtf is cordial...?]
52
Amiss
(Adj.) wrong
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Ample
(Adj.) plenty, enough
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Amplify
(V.) to increase
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Analyze
(V.) to examinate
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Anecdote
(N.) story
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Animate
(V.) to make alive
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Animosity
(N.) hostility
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Antagonist
(N.) opponent, enemy
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Antagonize
(V.) to provoke
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Anticipate
(V.) forsee
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Antidote
(N.) a cure for poison
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Apathy
(N.) indifference
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Apex
(N.) peak
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Appalling
(Adj.) shocking
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Appeal
(N.) urgent request
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Apprehensive
(Adj.) nervous
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Arbitrary
(Adj.) based on a whim
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Archaic
(Adj.) very old
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Arduous
(Adj.) difficult
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Arid
(Adj.) dry
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Arrogant
(Adj.) pompous, cocky
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Asperity
(N.) harshness of tone
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Aspire
(V.) to strive
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Assent
(V.) to agree
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Assist
(V.) to help
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Astute
(Adj.) sharp
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Atone
(V.) to make amends
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Atrocious
(Adj.) awful
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Atypical
(Adj.) unusual
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Audible
(Adj.) to be heard
