AC-HPAT EXAM 2024
Ability
possession of the means or skill to do something.
absolves
eclare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
admonish
reprimand firmly.
ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
assertive
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being
aggressive
bashful
reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
blather
talk long-windedly without making very much sense.
chastened
(of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on.
condescention
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
contemptuousness
showing or expressing contempt
contrition
Contrition or contriteness (from the Latin contritus 'ground to pieces', i.e. crushed by
guilt) is sincere and complete remorse for sins one has committed. The remorseful
person is said to be contrite. It is a key concept to Christianity.
covertly
concealed; secret; disguised.
criticise
indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
debilitating
(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm
deflect
cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.
deluded
make (someone) believe something that is not true.
despondant
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
detrimental
tending to cause harm.
diminished
made smaller or less.
diplomatic
2. Diplomatic, politic, tactful imply ability to avoid offending others or hurting their
feelings, especially in situations where this ability is important.
Ability
possession of the means or skill to do something.
absolves
eclare (someone) free from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
admonish
reprimand firmly.
ambiguous
open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning.
assertive
Assertiveness is the quality of being self-assured and confident without being
aggressive
bashful
reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy.
blather
talk long-windedly without making very much sense.
chastened
(of a reproof or misfortune) have a restraining or moderating effect on.
condescention
an attitude of patronizing superiority; disdain.
contemptuousness
showing or expressing contempt
contrition
Contrition or contriteness (from the Latin contritus 'ground to pieces', i.e. crushed by
guilt) is sincere and complete remorse for sins one has committed. The remorseful
person is said to be contrite. It is a key concept to Christianity.
covertly
concealed; secret; disguised.
criticise
indicate the faults of (someone or something) in a disapproving way.
debilitating
(of a disease or condition) making someone very weak and infirm
deflect
cause (something) to change direction; turn aside from a straight course.
deluded
make (someone) believe something that is not true.
despondant
in low spirits from loss of hope or courage.
detrimental
tending to cause harm.
diminished
made smaller or less.
diplomatic
2. Diplomatic, politic, tactful imply ability to avoid offending others or hurting their
feelings, especially in situations where this ability is important.
