frenetic
Adjective
Hard difficulty
What does “frenetic” mean?
adjective.fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.
SAT Usage
this term often appears in contexts involving dynamic situations, such as sports, music, or chaotic events. It emphasizes a sense of uncontrollable energy and urgency, suggesting that the activities are not just fast-paced, but also disorganized and frenzied, distinguishing it from words like "energetic," which lacks the connotation of chaos.
Common Confusions
Frenetic implies a chaotic and uncontrolled energy, while energetic usually suggests a lively and vigorous state without the connotation of disorder.
Do not choose frenetic if the context emphasizes calmness or control rather than fast and energetic in a rather wild and uncontrolled way.
Example Sentences
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The trading floor was a scene of frenetic activity by noon.