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indolent

//ˈɪndələnt//
English Definition
Lazy; averse to activity.
中文释义
懒惰的;懒散的
Example Sentence

The indolent student rarely completed assignments on time, preferring to spend afternoons napping instead of studying.

这个懒散的学生很少按时完成作业,宁愿下午打盹也不愿学习。

Synonyms
lazy idle sluggish
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “indolent”?

  1. A Involving much sitting; inactive.
  2. B Lazy; averse to activity.
  3. C Plentiful; abundant.
  4. D Habitually silent; reserved.
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B — Lazy; averse to activity.. “indolent” means Lazy; averse to activity..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Lazy; averse to activity.”?

  1. A sedentary
  2. B profuse
  3. C taciturn
  4. D indolent
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D — indolent. “indolent” means Lazy; averse to activity..

Common questions about “indolent”

What does “indolent” mean?

indolent — Lazy; averse to activity.. In Chinese: 懒惰的;懒散的.

How do you pronounce “indolent”?

indolent is pronounced //ˈɪndələnt//.

How is “indolent” used in a sentence?

The indolent student rarely completed assignments on time, preferring to spend afternoons napping instead of studying. (这个懒散的学生很少按时完成作业,宁愿下午打盹也不愿学习。)

What are synonyms for “indolent”?

lazy, idle, sluggish — all close in meaning to indolent (Lazy; averse to activity.).

What is the opposite of “indolent”?

industrious, diligent — each the opposite of indolent (Lazy; averse to activity.).

Is “indolent” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. indolent is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “indolent”?

同 indolence → 好逸恶劳的。

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