SAT Humanities - Activity and Behavior
Here you will learn some English words related to activity and behavior, such as "galvanize", "caprice", "frivolous", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.
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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 mental disposition or attitude that favors one option over others
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
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
