TORPID

Definition:

Dormant, Inactive, Lethargic

EXAMPLE SENTENCES:

• The teacher did not understand the boy's torpid reaction until she learned that he could not understand English.
• Volcanos may be torpid for centuries and one day suddenly erupt.
• During the winter, bears sleep torpidly in caves.

MY SENTENCES:

• During the summer, some torpid teenagers like to sleep all day.
• The torpid, old dog could not keep up with his playful puppy.
• The baseball player had to remain torpid after he injured his leg.