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torpid

/ˈtɔːrpɪd/
tor · pid ˈtɔːr · pɪd
English Definition
adj. sluggish; inactive; dormant
中文释义
迟钝的,不活跃的
Significado en Español
letárgico, inactivo
한국어 뜻
무기력한, 둔한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
uể oải, trì trệ
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Example Sentence

The bear was torpid during hibernation.

熊在冬眠期间是迟钝的。

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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.

  1. A alert
  2. B lethargic
  3. C energetic
  4. D vivacious
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B — lethargic. “torpid” means adj. sluggish; inactive; dormant

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In the deep winter cold, the ______ lizard barely moved for many weeks.

  1. A lively
  2. B active
  3. C energetic
  4. D torpid
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D — torpid. “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.

How do you use “torpid” in a sentence?

The bear was torpid during hibernation. (熊在冬眠期间是迟钝的。)

What are synonyms for “torpid”?

sluggish, lethargic, inert — all close in meaning to torpid (adj. sluggish; inactive; dormant).

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.

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