Definitions/Synonyms1
temporarily inactive or inoperative
asleep, inactive, inert
dormant
to remain in an area for no obvious reason
dawdle, tarry, delay, lollygag.
loiter
I couldn't sleep last night. Anxiety over the exam had me feeling ___.
Restless.
The athletes played with ___ and ended up winning the game!
Vigor
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able to move quickly, easily, and lightly
nimble, agile
Spry
Requiring great effort, energy, or exertion
demanding, tough, taxing.
strenuous
There was a ___ in the speech when the speaker stopped for a glass of water.
lull
My grandmother is very ___ for an old lady. She went skydiving last week!
Spry.
What part of speech is "lull."
Noun
It IS the pause or break.
Diligent and hard working
diligent, assiduous, steady
industrious
unable to relax or rest
being without rest : giving no rest : always moving
restless
In the winter, some animals become ___ and do not move much.
Dormant.
It might seem suspicious if you ___ in the store. They may think you're planning to steal!
Loiter
What part of speech is "Dormant"
Adjective.
That means it will describe something.
fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way
frantic, wild, frenzied, hectic.
frenetic
slow to move or act; averse to activity or exertion: slow to respond (as to stimulation or treatment)
lagging, unhurried, lethargic.
sluggish
She was late for class today because she was feeling ___ from lack of sleep.
Sluggish.
I am proud of my students, they have been quite ___ this week. Everyone should get an A on this test!
Industrious.
A ___ night might cause someone to be ___ in the morning.
restless, sluggish.
pause or decline in activity
pause, break, interruption.
lull
physical strength and good health: effort, energy, and enthusiasm
hardiness · strength · stamina · sturdiness
vigor
I didn't plan very well and ended up with a ___ weekend packed with far too many plans.
frenetic.
My doctor has ordered me not to do any ___ activity for two weeks while my injury heals.
strenuous.
What is the difference between "spry" and "frenetic"?
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Spry usually describes people or animals (especially if they are old). It means that something/someone has a lot of energy.
Frenetic is a crazy or uncontrolled type of energetic, such as having a busy schedule.