English Words for "Activity and Behavior" | SAT Vocabulary

to entice

Verb

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to make someone do something specific, often by offering something attractive

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Advertisers hoped colorful displays would entice shoppers to browse their selection.

The sweet aroma of baking cookies enticed me into the kitchen.

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ditransitive

to galvanize

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to push someone into taking action, particularly by evoking a strong emotion in them

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to impel

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to strongly encourage someone to take action

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ditransitive

to spur

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to give someone encouragement or motivation

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ditransitive

to urge

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to try to make someone do something in a forceful or persistent manner

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ditransitive

to coax

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to persuade someone to do something by being kind and gentle, especially when they may be unwilling

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ditransitive

to persuade

Verb

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to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

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to dissuade

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to make someone not to do something

persuade

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ditransitive

to dabble

Verb

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to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

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to partake

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to participate in an event or activity

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to venture

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to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

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to emulate

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to make an attempt at matching or surpassing someone or something, particularly by the means of imitation

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transitive

to mimic

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to copy the style, technique, or subject matter of another artist or artwork

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to imitate

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to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

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to tease

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to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

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to tantalize

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to tease by creating a strong desire for something desirable, particularly something that is not easily attainable

to belie

Verb

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to create an impression of something or someone that is false

to bombard

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to continuously expose someone to something, such as information, questions, or criticisms

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transitive

to lurk

Verb

l

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to remain hidden or move stealthily, often with a sinister or suspicious intent

tendency

noun

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a natural inclination or disposition toward a particular behavior, thought, or action

propensity

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a natural inclination to behave in a certain way or exhibit particular characteristics

temperament

noun

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a person's or animal's natural or inherent characteristics, influencing their behavior, mood, and emotional responses

caprice

noun

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a sudden and unpredictable inclination or desire

ritual

noun

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a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

regimen

noun

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a set of instructions given to someone regarding what they should eat or do to maintain or restore their health

leverage

noun

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v

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the ability to influence a person or situation through the strategic use of resources to achieve a desired outcome

moderation

noun

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the act or state of avoiding excess or extremes in thought, behavior, or action

immoderation

sensitivity

noun

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the ability to perceive and respond to subtle changes, signals, or emotions in one's environment or in others

insensitivity

ambivalence

noun

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l

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the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

upbringing

noun

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the manner in which a child is raised, including the care, guidance, and teaching provided by parents or guardians

mythomania

noun

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an excessive or abnormal tendency to lie and fabricate stories, often without any clear motive or benefit

rote

noun

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mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

semblance

noun

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a small degree or appearance of something that is not completely present or fully realized, implying a somewhat similarity

treatment

noun

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the manner or method of managing or dealing with something or someone

paranoiac

Adjective

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n

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ɔɪæ

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exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

competitive

Adjective

c

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m

p

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ə

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having a strong desire to win or succeed

participatory

Adjective

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c

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ə

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characterized by the active involvement and engagement of people in decision-making or activities

frenetic

Adjective

f

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n

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c

k

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

rowdy

Adjective

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(of a person) noisy, disruptive, and often behaving in a disorderly or unruly way

adventurous

Adjective

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(of a person) eager to try new ideas, exciting things, and take risks

unadventurous

vibrant

Adjective

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full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

addictive

Adjective

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(of a substance, activity, behavior, etc.) causing strong dependency, making it difficult for a person to stop using or engaging in it

nonaddictive

impetuous

Adjective

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done swiftly and without careful thought, driven by sudden and strong emotions or impulses

expeditious

Adjective

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Approving

Formal

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

brisk

Adjective

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quick and energetic in movement or action

undercover

Adjective

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d

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working or conducted secretly under the supervision of a law enforcement agency to gather information or catch criminals

sedentary

Adjective

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(of a job or lifestyle) including a lot of sitting and very little physical activity

tumultuous

Adjective

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m

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l

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having chaotic and unstable characteristics

sedate

Adjective

s

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calm, quiet, and composed, often with a serious demeanor

hectic

Adjective

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c

k

t

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c

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extremely busy and chaotic

responsive

Adjective

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p

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reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

unresponsive

hands-on

Adjective

/ˌhænˈzɔn/

involving direct participation or intervention in a task or activity, rather than simply observing or delegating it to others

bungled

Adjective

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Disapproving

Informal

poorly executed or managed, resulting in a failure to achieve the intended outcome

exploratory

Adjective

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l

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involving or intended for the purpose of discovering or investigating something new or unknown

nonexploratory

excursive

Adjective

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c

k

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(of a lecture, writing, etc.) likely to wander off the main topic in a confusing and incomprehensible way

frivolous

Adjective

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r

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ou

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Disapproving

Formal

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

serious

single-handedly

Adverb

/sˈɪŋɡəlhˈændɪdli/

without anyone's help, solely relying on one's own efforts

rigorously

Adverb

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in a thorough or demanding manner

Grammatical Information:

interrogative adverb

strategically

Adverb

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in a manner that relates to strategies, plans, or the overall approach designed to achieve long-term goals or objectives

leisurely

Adverb

l

ei

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in an unrushed, relaxed manner

compulsively

Adverb

c

k

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m

p

u

ə

l

s

i

ɪ

v

e

l

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in a manner characterized by repeated and irresistible engagement in a behavior or activity

tenderly

Adverb

t

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n

d

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l

y

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in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

studiously

Adverb

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d

iou

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with great care, attention, and effort

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