Which verb means to make faster or easier?

• A. Extol
• B. Novel
• C. Harangue
• D. Expedite

Answer: (D)

This question tests your understanding of a verb that means to speed up or make easier. Expedite fits because it specifically means to hasten a process or remove obstacles so something can be completed more quickly or smoothly. You can say, for example, “We need to expedite the shipment” or “Expedite the permit process” to convey that intent.

The other options don’t carry that sense. Extol means to praise highly; harangue means to deliver a forceful or angry speech; novel is typically used as an adjective meaning new or original or as a noun for a long fictional work, not as a verb meaning to speed things up. So the best choice is expedite.