Basic Details
Word: Lethargy
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A state of being very tired and lacking energy; feeling sluggish.
Synonyms: Drowsiness, sluggishness, inertia
Antonyms: Energy, vitality, enthusiasm
Idioms and Phrases
- Fighting lethargy: Trying to overcome feelings of tiredness or sluggishness. Example: "He did his best to fight off lethargy and complete his homework on time."
- Lethargy sets in: Refers to a point in time when tiredness or laziness becomes apparent. Example: "After a long day at school, lethargy set in, and I just wanted to nap."
Usage Examples
Example 1: After staying up late to finish his book, he felt a wave of lethargy in the morning.
Example 2: The hot weather often causes lethargy, making people want to rest instead of being active.
Example 3: She shook off her lethargy and decided to go for a walk in the fresh air.
Fun Fact
The word "lethargy" comes from the Greek word "lethe," which means "oblivion" or "forgetfulness." In mythology, Lethe was one of the rivers of forgetfulness in the Underworld, where souls would drink to forget their earthly lives.
Famous Quote
"Laziness is nothing more than the habit of resting before you get tired." Jules Renard
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lethargy" mean?
a) A feeling of excitement
b) A state of being tired and slow
c) A feeling of joy
d) A state of alertness
Answer: b) A state of being tired and slow
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lethargy"?
a) Energy
b) Drowsiness
c) Enthusiasm
d) Excitement
Answer: b) Drowsiness
3. What is an antonym of "lethargy"?
a) Sluggishness
b) Inertia
c) Vitality
d) Drowsiness
Answer: c) Vitality
4. Which sentence uses "lethargy" correctly?
a) The lethargy of the puppy made it sleepy all day long.
b) We celebrated with lethargy at the party.
c) The lethargy of the music made everyone dance.
d) Lethargy can be found in delicious food.
Answer: a) The lethargy of the puppy made it sleepy all day long.
5. Which idiom suggests struggling against feelings of tiredness?
a) Fighting lethargy
b) Down and out
c) Back to square one
d) Under the weather
Answer: a) Fighting lethargy
