Helpful and Harmful SAT Zack Vocabulary (Video)

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from the video notes, covering key terms related to helpful and harmful concepts.

BENEFIT

boon; an advantage or benefit.

BOON

something that is helpful or beneficial; a blessing.

BANE

a cause of great annoyance or trouble.

NUISANCE

something that causes annoyance.

EXPEDITE

to speed up the progress of something.

FACILITATE

to make (an action or process) easier or possible; to assist.

ACCOMMODATE

to provide lodging or to fit; to help by supplying what is needed.

APT

appropriate; suitable; having a natural tendency.

APPROPRIATE

relevant; suitable; fitting.

MEANS

a method or tool used to achieve a result.

MEDIUM

a means by which something is communicated or accomplished; a channel.

MECHANISM

a system or process designed for a particular goal.

BENIGN

not harmful or dangerous; gentle.

INNOCUOUS

not likely to offend or harm.

HARMLESS

not likely to cause harm or offense.

EFFICACIOUS

effective; producing the desired result.

EFFICACY

the ability to produce the intended or desired result.

REINFORCE

to strengthen or support; to encourage progress.

BOLSTER

to strengthen or support; to reinforce.

BUTTRESS

to support or strengthen; a prop or support for a structure.

UNDERGIRD

to support from below; to provide an underlying foundation.

UTILIZE

to make use of; to employ.

EMPLOY

to use or hire for a purpose; to implement.

EXPLOIT

to use something to one's advantage, often selfishly.

ENDANGER

to put at risk or in danger.

JEOPARDIZE

to risk harm or loss; to put in danger.

ADVERSE

unfavorable or harmful; contrary to one's interests.

DETRIMENTAL

tending to cause harm or damage.

INSIDIOUS

subtle and dangerous; gradual and harmful.

PERNICIOUS

having a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way.

MAKESHIFT

a temporary or improvised substitute.

RUDIMENTARY

basic or crude; not fully developed.

EXACERBATE

to make a problem or situation worse.

AGGRAVATE

to make worse or more severe; to irritate.

HINDER

to slow or obstruct the progress of.

THWART

to prevent someone or something from achieving a goal; to stop.

IMPEDE

to slow the progress of; to hinder.

COMPROMISE

to weaken or jeopardize; to settle by concession.

CONDUCIVE

tending to promote or bring about; making a certain outcome likely.

REALISTIC

practical; sensible; based on what can be achieved.

PRAGMATIC

practical; focused on real-world applications.