Set 172 · Study 1 / 5
Exitthe effectiveness of productive effort measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input
The company's productivity increased significantly after implementing new technologies and efficient processes.
Set 172 of SAT Vocabulary Level 1 covers 5 words: productivity, patron, beneficiary, aperture, boredom. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
the effectiveness of productive effort measured in terms of the rate of output per unit of input
The company's productivity increased significantly after implementing new technologies and efficient processes.
a person who supports or champions someone or something, often in a financial or organizational capacity
The wealthy art patron funded numerous exhibitions at the local gallery, allowing emerging artists to showcase their work.
a person or entity that receives benefits or advantages from something
As the main beneficiary of her late grandmother's estate, she was responsible for managing the inheritance.
an opening or hole through which light passes in an optical instrument
The photographer adjusted the aperture to allow more light into the camera, enhancing the image quality under low-light conditions.
a state of weariness and restlessness resulting from lack of interest
After sitting through the long lecture on a topic I found uninteresting, I couldn't shake off my boredom.