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lethargy

/ˈlɛθərdʒi/
leth · ar · gy ˈlɛθ · ər · dʒi
English Definition
n. a state of sluggishness or inactivity
中文释义
昏睡，倦怠
Significado en Español
letargo
한국어 뜻
무기력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự uể oải, trạng thái lờ đờ
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Example Sentence

The heat caused a feeling of lethargy.

炎热的天气让人感到倦怠。

Synonyms
sluggishness fatigue listlessness
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “lethargy”:

  1. A energy
  2. B vigor
  3. C vitality
  4. D fatigue
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D — fatigue. “lethargy” means n. a state of sluggishness or inactivity

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A deep ______ came over the tired campers in the hot afternoon sun.

  1. A energy
  2. B vigor
  3. C liveliness
  4. D lethargy
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D — lethargy. “lethargy” means n. a state of sluggishness or inactivity

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Common questions about “lethargy”

What does “lethargy” mean?

lethargy — n. a state of sluggishness or inactivity. In Chinese: 昏睡，倦怠.

How do you pronounce “lethargy”?

lethargy is pronounced /ˈlɛθərdʒi/. It breaks into 3 syllables: leth · ar · gy.

How do you use “lethargy” in a sentence?

The heat caused a feeling of lethargy. (炎热的天气让人感到倦怠。)

What are synonyms for “lethargy”?

sluggishness, fatigue, listlessness — all close in meaning to lethargy (n. a state of sluggishness or inactivity).

Is “lethargy” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. lethargy appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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