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Vocabulary Quiz: B Words

Test your knowledge of 13 words starting with B

Question 1synonym

Baffle

To totally bewilder or perplex.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Kind
B. Trite
C. Perplex
D. Scold
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✓ Correct Answer: Perplex

Question 2synonym

Banal

So lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Kind
B. Trite
C. Scold
D. Perplex
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✓ Correct Answer: Trite

Question 3synonym

Benevolent

Well-meaning and kindly.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Kind
B. Perplex
C. Trite
D. Scold
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✓ Correct Answer: Kind

Question 4synonym

Berate

To scold or criticize (someone) angrily.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Scold
B. Perplex
C. Kind
D. Trite
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✓ Correct Answer: Scold

Question 5synonym

Bewilder

To cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Kind
B. Trite
C. Perplex
D. Baffle
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✓ Correct Answer: Baffle

Question 6synonym

Bland

Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Uninteresting
B. Perplex
C. Trite
D. Kind
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✓ Correct Answer: Uninteresting

Question 7synonym

Blight

A thing that spoils or damages something.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Trite
B. Perplex
C. Kind
D. Curse
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✓ Correct Answer: Curse

Question 8synonym

Bolster

To support or strengthen; prop up.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Trite
B. Kind
C. Perplex
D. Strengthen
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✓ Correct Answer: Strengthen

Question 9synonym

Boon

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Kind
B. Blessing
C. Perplex
D. Trite
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✓ Correct Answer: Blessing

Question 10synonym

Bromide

A trite and unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate.

Which word is most similar in meaning?

A. Platitude
B. Perplex
C. Trite
D. Kind
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✓ Correct Answer: Platitude

About This Quiz

This quiz covers advanced-level SAT vocabulary words that start with the letter B. Mastering these words will help you succeed on the SAT Reading and Writing sections. Each question tests your understanding of word meanings through synonym and antonym identification, common formats on the Digital SAT. Practice regularly to build your vocabulary and improve your score.