torpid
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish.
Synonyms and antonyms
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Which word fits the gap? "The heat left everyone feeling _____ by mid-afternoon."
Answer: torpid
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Mentally or physically inactive; sluggish.
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