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lethargy

/ˈlɛθədʒi/ /ˈlɛθɚdʒi/

Meanings
noun
A condition characterized by extreme fatigue or drowsiness, or prolonged sleep patterns.

Examples :

"The student's lethargy prevented her from focusing during class. "
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Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration prevented

prevented verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪd/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration laziness

laziness noun

/ˈleɪzinəs/

The quality of being lazy

"His laziness prevented him from finishing his homework. "

Illustration focusing

focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

Illustration attention

attention noun

/əˈtɛn.ʃən/

Mental focus.

"Please direct your attention to the following words."

Illustration prolonged

prolonged verb

/pɹoʊˈlɑŋd/ /pɹəʊˈlɒŋd/ /pɹoʊˈlɔŋd/

To extend in space or length.

"The architect prolonged the design phase of the new library, adding more time for planning. "

Illustration patterns

patterns noun

/ˈpætərnz/ /ˈpætɪrnz/

Model, example.

"The sewing patterns helped me make a dress that looked exactly like the picture. "

Illustration interest

interest noun

/ˈɪntəɹɪst/ /ˈɪntəɹst/

The price paid for obtaining, or price received for providing, money or goods in a credit transaction, calculated as a fraction of the amount or value of what was borrowed.

"Our bank offers borrowers an annual interest of 5%."

Illustration noticeable

noticeable adjective

/ˈnəʊtɪsəbl̩/ /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl̩/

Capable of being seen or noticed.

"The difference in her haircut was noticeable immediately. "

Illustration characterized

characterized verb

/ˈkæɹəktəɹaɪzd/

To depict someone or something a particular way (often negative).

"The teacher characterized the student as disruptive in class. "

Illustration drowsiness

drowsiness noun

/ˈdraʊzinəs/

State of being drowsy.

"The medicine caused a feeling of drowsiness, so I couldn't concentrate on my homework. "