Lassitude
hardNegative toneLAS-i-tood
noun
Definition
weariness or lack of energy
Memory hook
LASSITUDE: 'LAZY-tude' — your attitude is pure LAZINESS; you're so drained you melt into the couch like a puddle.
Word roots
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Examples
“A heavy lassitude settled over the crew after weeks at sea.”
“The tropical heat induced a lassitude that made even lifting a pen feel laborious.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“A heavy ______ settled over the crew after weeks at sea.”
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lassitude
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GRE Tip
Lassitude is a hard-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "lethargy" or "fatigue" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "vigor".
Related GRE Words
lethargy
A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness
malaise
A general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease
torpor
A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy
ennui
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
consternation
A feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected
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