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lassitude

/ˈlæsɪtjuːd/
las · si · tude ˈlæs · ɪ · tjuːd
English Definition
n. Fatigue and weariness; lethargy
中文释义
疲倦，倦怠
Significado en Español
lasitud
한국어 뜻
피로, 무기력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự mệt mỏi, sự uể oải
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Example Sentence

A feeling of lassitude overcame him after the long journey.

长途旅行后，他感到一阵疲倦。

Synonyms
weariness fatigue lethargy
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
lass (fatigue, Latin lassus) + itude → lassitude.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

What is the best synonym for the word “lassitude” as used in the following sentence? After running the marathon, Jenna felt an overwhelming sense of lassitude and needed to rest.

  1. A enthusiasm
  2. B vitality
  3. C exhaustion
  4. D curiosity
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C — exhaustion. “lassitude” means n. Fatigue and weariness; lethargy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A heavy ______ overcame the marchers after their long, exhausting journey.

  1. A energy
  2. B lassitude
  3. C vigor
  4. D liveliness
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B — lassitude. “lassitude” means n. Fatigue and weariness; lethargy

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Common questions about “lassitude”

What does “lassitude” mean?

lassitude — n. Fatigue and weariness; lethargy. In Chinese: 疲倦，倦怠.

How do you pronounce “lassitude”?

lassitude is pronounced /ˈlæsɪtjuːd/. It breaks into 3 syllables: las · si · tude.

How do you use “lassitude” in a sentence?

A feeling of lassitude overcame him after the long journey. (长途旅行后，他感到一阵疲倦。)

What are synonyms for “lassitude”?

weariness, fatigue, lethargy — all close in meaning to lassitude (n. Fatigue and weariness; lethargy).

Is “lassitude” an ISEE Upper-level word?

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

How can I remember “lassitude”?

lass (fatigue, Latin lassus) + itude → lassitude.

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