The Only Use of
torpid
in
1984, by Orwell
- Even when he was awake he was completely torpid.
p. 275.3torpid = inactive (sluggish)
Definitions:
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(1)
(torpid) inactive or sluggish -- either from low energy or in a natural resting state such as hibernation
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) meaning too rare to warrant focus:
Torpid is the adjective form of torpor and though it is used less, it is on more SAT vocabulary review lists.