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languor

/ˈlæŋɡər/
lan · guor ˈlæŋ · ɡər
English Definition
n. tiredness weakness lethargy
中文释义
倦怠,无力;慵懒
Significado en Español
languidez
한국어 뜻
무기력, 나른함
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự uể oải, sự mệt mỏi
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Example Sentence

A feeling of languor overcame him in the afternoon heat.

下午的炎热让他感到倦怠。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
langu (weakness) + or→ decay, listlessness.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the heat of midsummer, the hikers were overcome with languor, struggling to continue their journey.

  1. A energy
  2. B liveliness
  3. C lethargy
  4. D agility
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C — lethargy. “languor” means n. tiredness weakness lethargy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A pleasant ______ settled over them after the huge holiday feast.

  1. A languor
  2. B energy
  3. C vigor
  4. D alertness
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A — languor. “languor” means n. tiredness weakness lethargy

Common questions about “languor”

What does “languor” mean?

languor — n. tiredness weakness lethargy. In Chinese: 倦怠,无力;慵懒.

How do you pronounce “languor”?

languor is pronounced /ˈlæŋɡər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: lan · guor.

How do you use “languor” in a sentence?

A feeling of languor overcame him in the afternoon heat. (下午的炎热让他感到倦怠。)

What are synonyms for “languor”?

lassitude, lethargy — all close in meaning to languor (n. tiredness weakness lethargy).

Is “languor” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. languor appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “languor”?

langu (weakness) + or→ decay, listlessness.

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