Definition of active

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Active (a.) In action; actually proceeding; working; in force; -- opposed to quiescent, dormant, or extinct; as, active laws; active hostilities; an active volcano..

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Putrefactive :: Putrefactive (a.) Of or pertaining to putrefaction; as, the putrefactive smell or process..
Sluggard :: Sluggard (n.) A person habitually lazy, idle, and inactive; a drone..
Active :: Active (a.) Requiring or implying action or exertion; -- opposed to sedentary or to tranquil; as, active employment or service; active scenes..
Charming :: Charming (a.) Pleasing the mind or senses in a high degree; delighting; fascinating; attractive.
Pseudoneuroptera :: Pseudoneuroptera (n. pl.) division of insects (Zool.) reticulated wings, as in the Neuroptera, but having an active pupa state. It includes the dragon flies, May flies, white ants, etc. By some zoologists they are classed with the Orthoptera; by others, with the Neuroptera..
Beneficence :: Beneficence (n.) The practice of doing good; active goodness, kindness, or charity; bounty springing from purity and goodness..
Activate :: Activate (v. t.) To make active.
Poppied :: Poppied (a.) Affected with poppy juice; hence, figuratively, drugged; drowsy; listless; inactive..
Refractive :: Refractive (a.) Serving or having power to refract, or turn from a direct course; pertaining to refraction; as, refractive surfaces; refractive powers..
Rife :: Rife (a.) Having power; active; nimble.
Active :: Active (a.) Applied to all verbs that express action as distinct from mere existence or state.
Retractive :: Retractive (a.) Serving to retract; of the nature of a retraction.
Vigor :: Vigor (n.) Active strength or force of body or mind; capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; force; energy..
Antiputrefactive :: Antiputrefactive (a.) Alt. of Antiputrescen.
Starred :: Star (n.) A person of brilliant and attractive qualities, especially on public occasions, as a distinguished orator, a leading theatrical performer, etc..
Spruntly :: Sprunt (a.) Active; lively; vigorous.
Inert :: Inert (a.) Destitute of the power of moving itself, or of active resistance to motion; as, matter is inert..
Active :: Active (a.) Implying or producing rapid action; as, an active disease; an active remedy..
Insurgent :: Insurgent (n.) A person who rises in revolt against civil authority or an established government; one who openly and actively resists the execution of laws; a rebel.
Light-footed :: Light-footed (a.) Having a light, springy step; nimble in running or dancing; active; as, light-foot Iris..
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