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