Torpor is lethargy, sluggishness, or dormancy.
Torpor is lethargy, sluggishness, or dormancy.
| Word | torpor |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | lethargy; sluggishness; dormancy. |
| Sentence | Throughout the winter, nothing aroused the bear from his torpor: he would not emerge from hibernation until spring. |
| Related Words | torpid, ADJ. |
Tags: psat
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