SAT Vocabulary Lessons 49 & 50

Question 1

A divorce often has an _________ effect on the children.

Accepted Answer

adverse

Question 2

To prevent something from growing or developing in the usual or expected way

Accepted Answer

inhibit

Question 3

He will not _________ anything useful nor allow anything harmful.

Accepted Answer

hinder

Question 4

Not good or favorable

Accepted Answer

adverse

Question 5

We should never forget the ____________effects of polluted air on our lungs.

Accepted Answer

pernicious

Question 6

Fear can ___________ people from realizing their dreams.

Accepted Answer

inhibit

Question 7

Unfortunately, circumstances conspired to ___________ all our plans.

Accepted Answer

thwart

Question 8

The time he spends on sports is ______________ to his studies.

Accepted Answer

detrimental

Question 9

causing harm or damage

Accepted Answer

detrimental

Question 10

To prevent someone from doing what s/he want to do

Accepted Answer

thwart

Question 11

Very harmful, especially in a way that is not easily noticeable

Accepted Answer

pernicious

Question 12

to make it difficult for someone or something to make progress

Accepted Answer

impede

Question 13

To make it difficult for someone to do something

Accepted Answer

hinder

Question 14

Rescue attempts were __________ by storms.

Accepted Answer

impeded

Questions 14