Words in Context

SAT Reading and Writing· difficulty 2/5

The team's strategy depended on a swift, coordinated attack. If any player hesitated, the gap would close and the chance would be lost.

As used in the text, what does the word "swift" most nearly mean?

  • A

    smooth

  • B

    elegant

  • C

    a kind of bird

  • D

    happening quickly

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Explanation

Hesitation will cost the chance, so the strategy depends on speed; "swift" means quick, not the bird, smoothness, or elegance senses.

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