EPISODE · Aug 20, 2022 · 0 MIN
Torpor
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Torpor is a noun that refers to a state of physical or mental inactivity. In Latin, the word torpore (tore POOR ay) means ‘be numb’ or ‘sluggish.’ Our word of the day may refer to a time of mental inactivity or it may generally refer to lethargy. After running the marathon, I felt a torpor for a few days. This kind of sluggishness is common for marathon runners.
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