noun · Hard SAT word

    Torpor

    lethargy; a state of motor and mental inactivity with a partial suspension of sensibility

    Torpor in a sentence

    The heat induced a torpor that made everyone want to nap.

    Synonyms for torpor

    Antonyms for torpor

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    Vocabulary like torpor 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.

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