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What does torpor mean?

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Noun
  1. A state of being inactive or stuporous.
  2. A state of apathy or lethargy.
  3. (biology) A state similar to hibernation characterised by energy-conserving, very deep sleep
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The chorus has that air of resigned lethargy and torpor which regularly lowers over those with little or no hope.
It remains to be seen whether the American populace will wake from their torpor, put down the remote, and do something.
Montrealers are ruminating on the uncharacteristic torpor that has struck since Christmas.
Maybe the re-appearance of her beloved Quickos will finally drag her out of this sorry state of maudlin, mumbling, booze-addled torpor.
These are the defilements of sensuous desire, ill-will or anger, sloth and torpor, agitation and worry, and doubt.
Behind the picture-book porticos, manicured lawns and mile-wide smiles lie anxiety, self-loathing and torpor.

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