HSPT: Vocabulary
Choose the word closest in meaning to a word shown in a short phrase.
Updated October 2, 2026
A method you can use
- Define the word in your own words before reading the choices.
- Use the phrase only to confirm the meaning; most choices could fit the phrase.
Before you answer
Read the directions first. Check whether the question wants one answer or several, and what your answer has to include.
Related section practice
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