SAT words about activity and inactivity.

showing great care and perseverance

The assiduous detective solved the case.

active, fast, and energetic

Business was brisk during the holiday season.

full of energetic and noisy activity

The bustling marketplace was alive with activity.

transporting or holding something while moving

He was carrying a heavy box up the stairs.

to move toward or arrive at a place

Please come to my office when you have a moment.

to create or write something; to form the substance of

She took time to compose a thoughtful response to the letter.

to build or create something

Engineers will construct a new bridge over the river.

an action that is performed intentionally; a legal document proving ownership

His heroic deed saved three children from the burning building.

no longer existing or functioning

The defunct factory has been abandoned for over twenty years.

having persistent effort in one's work

Her diligent research uncovered the truth.

to separate or release from attachment; to withdraw from involvement

The pilot had to disengage the autopilot and take manual control.

temporarily inactive or not developing; in a state of rest

The dormant volcano had not erupted in over five hundred years.

temporarily inactive or inoperative

The dormant volcano could erupt again.

characterized by constant change or activity; energetic and forceful

The dynamic speaker captivated the audience with her passionate presentation.

characterized by constant change or activity

The dynamic leader transformed the company.

unexpectedly meeting or experiencing something

We kept encountering obstacles throughout the hiking trail.

showing or involving great activity or vitality

The energetic puppy ran around the yard without stopping.

showing great activity or vitality

The energetic puppy bounded around the yard.

coming or going into a place; beginning to be involved in

Students entering the examination hall must show their identification.

having the ability to see new opportunities

The enterprising young inventor created a new app.

the fact or state of living or being; continued survival

Scientists continue to search for evidence of life's existence on other planets.

collects or brings together from various sources

She gathers wildflowers from the meadow every spring.

to obtain, receive, or come to have something

I need to get some groceries before the store closes.

past tense of hold; kept in one's grasp or possession

She held the fragile vase carefully as she walked across the room.

a state of minimal activity and metabolic depression in animals during winter

Bears enter hibernation to conserve energy during the cold months.

to put a plan or decision into effect; to carry out

The company plans to implement new safety procedures next month.

not engaging in activity; not functioning or operating

The volcano has been inactive for over a thousand years.

the state of being inactive; lack of activity or movement

Prolonged inactivity can lead to various health problems.

wanting to avoid activity or exertion

The indolent student rarely completed assignments.

diligent and hard-working

The industrious worker earned a promotion.

lacking the ability or strength to move

The inert body lay motionless.

stopped the continuous progress of something; broke in on a speaker

The meeting was interrupted by a fire alarm.

connected or participating in something; complicated

Many volunteers were involved in organizing the charity event.

connecting or linking together; becoming a member of

She is considering joining the local book club.

lacking enthusiasm and determination

The lackadaisical approach doomed the project.

weak or faint from illness or fatigue

The languid pace of summer afternoons.

sluggish and apathetic

The hot weather made everyone lethargic.

lacking energy or enthusiasm

The heat made everyone feel listless.

to fill or take up space or time; to reside in

The meeting will occupy most of the afternoon.

taking up space, time, or attention; residing in

The thought of the exam was occupying all her attention.

presented or proposed for acceptance or rejection

The company offered her a generous salary package.

functioning or having effect; a worker or secret agent

The key operative word in the contract is 'must' rather than 'may.'

to continue firmly in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty

If symptoms persist, you should consult a doctor.

made ready for use or action; expecting something to happen

She came to the meeting prepared with all the necessary documents.

to make available for use; to supply

The scholarship will provide funding for her education.

making available or supplying; on the condition that

The organization is providing meals to families in need.

exerted force to move something toward oneself; withdrew

He pulled the door open and stepped inside the building.

to be given, presented with, or paid something; to accept delivery of

Did you receive my email about the schedule change?

allowed to move or act freely; made available to the public

The band released their new album last Friday.

moving at a speed faster than walking; the action of managing or operating

She enjoys running in the park every morning.

lazy; disinclined to work

His slothful habits led to poor grades.

slow-moving or inactive

The sluggish economy worried investors.

lively and full of energy

The sprightly octogenarian still played tennis.

to cease developing; become inactive

Without innovation, the company began to stagnate.

lacking movement, action, or change

Wages remained static for years.

with great effort or energy; vigorously

She strenuously denied any involvement in the scandal.

to get into one's hands or possession; to grasp or seize

Please take this book and return it to the library.

mentally or physically inactive; lethargic

The torpid economy showed no signs of growth.

in the direction of; approaching

She walked toward the exit when she heard the fire alarm.

strong, healthy, and full of energy

The vigorous exercise improved his health.

to remove or take away something from a particular place or position; to retreat

She decided to withdraw her application after accepting another job offer.