Torpor n

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Torpor n
(TOR puhr)
By Taelor Rubin
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Definition

• A state of mental and motor inactivity with
  partial or total insensibility.
• Apathy or Dullness
• Laziness Inactivity Dullness

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Parts of Speech

• Torpor Noun
• Torporific Adjective

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Synonyms

• Idleness
• Inactivity
• Sluggishness

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Antonyms

• Motivated
• Active
• Outgoing

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Sample Sentences

• The man was being torporific because he was
  sleeping at work.
• The Bar Mitzvah I went to this weekend was torpor
  because the DJ played almost all oldies music.
• I need to have a friend that is not torporific
  because I need someone who will motivate me.

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This man is torpor because he is being lazy,
inactive, and dull.
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This man is the opposite of torpor because he is
active.
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This cat is torporific because he is not willing
to move.
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Sources

• www.m-w.com
• Illustrated Word Smart By Tom Meltzer
• Websters Pocket Dictionary
• Websters Dictionary and Thesaurus of the English
  Language
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• viennas.net/.../general/images/1460/425x319.aspx