SAT vocabulary
Lethargic
Characterized by unnatural heaviness, extreme apathy, or prolonged sluggishness
Example
"The sweltering afternoon heat left the entire town lethargic, with deserted streets and closed shops."
Etymology
From Greek 'lethe', the river of oblivion in Hades whose waters caused forgetfulness, via Latin 'lethargicus'.
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