SAT 1 Vocabulary Quiz

Which of the following words is synonymous with "to speed up"?

• impede

• expedite

• hamper

• exacerbate

What does the word "boon" mean?

• an annoyance

• a benefit

• to block

• to weaken

What does the word "innocuous" mean?

• harmful

• dangerous

• harmless

• advantageous

What does the word "efficacious" mean?

• effective

• dangerous

• advantageous

• expedite

Which word means "to strengthen or support something"?

• Bolster

• Reinforce

• Undergird

• Employ

What is the adjective form of "practicality"?

• Practical

• Pragmatic

• Conducive

• Employ

What is the noun form of "buttressed"?

• Buttress

• Bolster

• Reinforce

• Undergird

What is the meaning of "boon" in the context of an invention?

• Something that causes a great nuisance

• A method or tool used to achieve a result or objective

• Something which provides a benefit or advantage

• A system or process designed for a particular goal

What does the word "bane" refer to in the context of a student's life?

• Producing the desired outcome or result

• Something that causes a great nuisance

• Gentle and kind; not harmful

• Not likely to cause harm or offense

What does the word "hamper" mean?

• To slow the movement or progress of someone or something

• To prevent something from happening by acting before it can occur

• To make something impossible

• To successfully stop someone or something