SAT Vocabulary Quiz #1

The world had never been the same since the advent of the lightbulb.

In this sentence, "advent" most nearly means...

• invention

• beginning

• start

• approach

Some politicians are willing to bolster whatever idea is most convenient.

In this sentence, "bolster" most nearly means...

• build

• strengthen

• support

• hold

The noisy first floor of the library was not conducive to studying.

In this sentence, "conducive" most nearly means...

• encourage

• suitable

• easy

• advantageous

The long-lost son's claims to his father's fortunes were considered dubious by the legitimate family.

In this sentence, "dubious" most nearly means...

• undecided

• definite

• suspicious

• trustworthy

The valedictorian address was both eloquent and engaging.

In this sentence, "eloquent" most nearly means...

• powerful

• fluent

• lucid

• indicative