adjective · Medium SAT word

    Inert

    motionless; unable to move or resist motion

    Inert in a sentence

    The inert gas doesn't react with other elements.

    Synonyms for inert

    • motionless
    • static
    • inactive

    Antonyms for inert

    • active
    • mobile
    • energetic

    Practice inert on real SAT questions

    Vocabulary like inert appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.

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