torpid
/ˈtɔːrpɪd/
tor · pid
ˈtɔːr · pɪd
English Definition
adj. sluggish; inactive; dormant
Significado en Español
letárgico, inactivo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
uể oải, trì trệ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
torpor (lethargy) + id → lethargic, numb.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the hot summer sun, the hikers became increasingly torpid, struggling to continue their journey up the mountain.
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A
alert
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B
lethargic
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C
energetic
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D
vivacious
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B — lethargic.
“torpid” means adj. sluggish; inactive; dormant
Common questions about “torpid”
What does “torpid” mean?
torpid — adj. sluggish; inactive; dormant. In Chinese: 迟钝的，不活跃的.
How do you pronounce “torpid”?
torpid is pronounced /ˈtɔːrpɪd/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tor · pid.
Is “torpid” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. torpid appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “torpid”?
torpor (lethargy) + id → lethargic, numb.
