SAT Humanities - Activity and Behavior

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

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

to strongly encourage someone to take action

to give someone encouragement or motivation

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

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

to make a person do something through reasoning or other methods

to make someone not to do something

to engage in an activity without deep commitment or serious involvement

to participate in an event or activity

to undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action

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

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

to copy someone's behavior or appearance accurately

to playfully annoy someone by making jokes or sarcastic remarks

to torment someone by showing or promising something desirable that remains just out of reach

to create an impression of something or someone that is false

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

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

one's natural desire and feeling to take a specific action or act in a particular manner

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

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

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

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

a set of fixed actions or behaviors performed regularly

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

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

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

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

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

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

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

a situation where there is a lot of noise caused by upset or angry people

mechanical learning by repetition and frequent recall rather than meaningful understanding

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

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

exhibiting excessive or irrational suspicion and mistrust of others

having a strong desire to win or succeed

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

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

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

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

full of energy, enthusiasm, and life

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

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

done very quickly without wasting time or resources

quick and energetic in movement or action

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

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

having chaotic and unstable characteristics

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

extremely busy and chaotic

reacting to people and events quickly and in a positive way

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

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

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

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

having a lack of depth or concern for serious matters

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

in a very thorough and precise manner, paying close attention to every detail

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

in a relaxed, unhurried manner

in a manner driven by an uncontrollable urge or need, often repetitive or excessive

in a gentle, affectionate, or caring manner

with great care, attention, and effort