Lethargic
mediumluh-THAR-jik
adjective
Definition
Affected by lethargy; sluggish and apathetic
Examples
“After the large meal, everyone felt lethargic and drowsy.”
“The hot weather made the entire office lethargic.”
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GRE Tip
Lethargic is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "sluggish" or "torpid" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "energetic".
Related GRE Words
languorous
Characterized by tiredness or inactivity; pleasantly lazy
torpid
Mentally or physically inactive; lethargic
listless
Lacking energy or enthusiasm
lackadaisical
Lacking enthusiasm and determination; carelessly lazy
lethargy
A lack of energy and enthusiasm; sluggishness
slothful
Lazy; unwilling to work or exert effort
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