sluggishness; a state of comatose torpor (as found in sleeping sickness)
The summer heat induced a lassitude that made work difficult.
Vocabulary like lassitude appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
grueling; characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort
lacking energy
using few words
lazy person; someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
complaint; express grief verbally
ridicule; ridicule with satire
lethargic; lacking spirit or liveliness
theft; the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
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