HSPT Vocabulary Practice
Select the choice the most closely matches the meaning of the underlined word.
- 1.
Henry VII decided to annul the marriage.
- A.
Formalize
- B.
Void
- C.
Announce
- D.
Celebrate
- E.
Consummate
Correct Answer
B. Void -
- 2.
"Please don't have such an apathetic attitude!" begged Christopher's mom.
- A.
Impetuous
- B.
Pathetic
- C.
Pessimistic
- D.
Belligerent
- E.
Indifferent
Correct Answer
E. Indifferent -
- 3.
Josephine was an adamant advocate for the environment.
- A.
Shrewd
- B.
Reticent
- C.
Stubborn
- D.
Verbose
- E.
Pompous
Correct Answer
C. Stubborn -
- 4.
When Sam concealed evidence, it assuaged his guilt.
- A.
Amplified
- B.
Alleviated
- C.
Disguised
- D.
Aggravated
- E.
Supplemented
Correct Answer
B. Alleviated -
- 5.
The affable host poured drinks for his guests.
- A.
Afflicted
- B.
Pompous
- C.
Easy going
- D.
Staid
- E.
Affected
Correct Answer
C. Easy going -
- 6.
Both sides wanted compromise but neither would accede to the agreement.
- A.
Acknowledge
- B.
Agree to
- C.
Object to
- D.
Nullify
- E.
Ignore
Correct Answer
B. Agree to -
- 7.
His astute judgement was marred by a pompous attitude.
- A.
Narrow minded
- B.
Amateurish
- C.
Professional
- D.
Ill concieved
- E.
Shrewd
Correct Answer
E. Shrewd -
- 8.
Devlin had lived in the apartment for five years, yet it remained austere, with many of his belongings still in cardboard boxes.
- A.
Chaotic
- B.
Spotless
- C.
Bare
- D.
Dingy
- E.
Unfinished
Correct Answer
C. Bare -
- 9.
Arthur was annoyed by her arduous embrace.
- A.
Gratuitous
- B.
Heedless
- C.
Reluctant
- D.
Passionate
- E.
Strenuous
Correct Answer
D. Passionate -
- 10.
Maxine was surprised by her new neighbors' blatant disregard for proper safety and security.
- A.
Frequent
- B.
Ignorant
- C.
Obvious
- D.
Absolute
- E.
Foolish
Correct Answer
C. Obvious -
- 11.
John was the anithesis of his uncle Harry in all respects.
- A.
Opposite
- B.
Equal
- C.
Nemesis
- D.
Complement
- E.
Rival
Correct Answer
A. Opposite -
- 12.
Changing the rules will promote anarchy.
- A.
Inequality
- B.
Chaos
- C.
Peace
- D.
Ineffiiciency
- E.
Justice
Correct Answer
B. Chaos -
- 13.
With one last agile gesture, the tennis match ended.
- A.
Hopeful
- B.
Quick
- C.
Futile
- D.
Wary
- E.
Strong
Correct Answer
B. Quick -
- 14.
Suzanne adeptly changed the subject and tuned out her parents' warnings.
- A.
Skillfully
- B.
Indignantly
- C.
Forcefully
- D.
Angrily
- E.
Suddenly
Correct Answer
A. Skillfully -
- 15.
He emptied his pockets of his key chain and other inanimate objects.
- A.
Metallic
- B.
Obscure
- C.
Heavy
- D.
Lifeless
- E.
Awkward
Correct Answer
D. Lifeless -
- 16.
The priest's benediction was rejected by the dying woman.
- A.
Blessing
- B.
Advice
- C.
Admonishment
- D.
Courtesy
- E.
Morality
Correct Answer
A. Blessing -
- 17.
The candidate promised to provide agrarian reform.
- A.
Campaign finance
- B.
Health care
- C.
Minimum wage
- D.
Agricultural
- E.
Zoning
Correct Answer
D. Agricultural -
- 18.
Holly's room had a strong acrid smell.
- A.
Fragrant
- B.
Toxic
- C.
Bitter
- D.
Spicy
- E.
Flowery
Correct Answer
C. Bitter -
- 19.
The beautiful mansion had been restored to antebellum splendor.
- A.
Before the flood
- B.
Before the fire
- C.
Pre civil war
- D.
Pre reconstruction
- E.
Premodern
Correct Answer
C. Pre civil war -
- 20.
As a teenager, Matthew gained notoriety for his abstemious behavior.
- A.
Restrained
- B.
Secretive
- C.
Uncontrollable
- D.
Illusive
- E.
Indulgent
Correct Answer
A. Restrained -
- 21.
His sister was accused of unknowingly abetting a wanted criminal.
- A.
Deceiving
- B.
Concealing
- C.
Revealing
- D.
Hindering
- E.
Assisting
Correct Answer
E. Assisting -
- 22.
Despite his constant whining, his ailment was benign.
- A.
Harmless
- B.
Imagined
- C.
Obscure
- D.
Incurable
- E.
Painless
Correct Answer
A. Harmless -
- 23.
The politician gave a/an ambiguous answer to the reporter's question.
- A.
Unclear
- B.
Deceptive
- C.
Glib
- D.
Guarded
- E.
Partial
Correct Answer
A. Unclear -
- 24.
The movie review provided an interesting yet abridged version of the movie.
- A.
Uncritical
- B.
Glowing
- C.
Misleading
- D.
Concise
- E.
Disparaging
Correct Answer
D. Concise -
- 25.
The students became restless as the speaker continued his banal address.
- A.
Eloquent
- B.
Rambling
- C.
Incomprehensible
- D.
Dull
- E.
Scholarly
Correct Answer
D. Dull -
- 26.
She feels that Myanmar should be given a special award for its abysmal human rights record.
- A.
Outstanding
- B.
Wretched
- C.
Nebulous
- D.
Prominent
- E.
Incredible
Correct Answer
B. Wretched -
- 27.
The actor's publicity agent blamed his client's bigoted remarks on a drinking problem.
- A.
Angry
- B.
Intolerant
- C.
Incoherent
- D.
Odd
- E.
Indifferent
Correct Answer
B. Intolerant -
- 28.
As he thought about his birthday party, Will beamed with avarice.
- A.
Anticipation
- B.
Delight
- C.
Nativity
- D.
Sincerity
- E.
Greed
Correct Answer
E. Greed -
- 29.
Her friends were puzzled by her autocratic leadership style.
- A.
Intuitive
- B.
Participatory
- C.
Misguided
- D.
Dictatorial
- E.
Formal
Correct Answer
D. Dictatorial -
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