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Main Entry: tor·pid
Pronunciation: 'tor-p&d Function: adjective Etymology: Latin torpidus, from torpEre to be sluggish or numb; akin to Lithuanian tirpti to become numb 1 a: having lost motion or the power of exertion or feeling : DORMANT, NUMBb: sluggish in functioning or acting <a torpid frog> <a torpid mind> 2: lacking in energy or vigor : APATHETIC, DULL - tor·pid·i·ty /tor-'pi-d&-tE/ noun
Main Entry: ag·ile
Pronunciation: 'a-j&l, -"jIl Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French, from Latin agilis, from agere to drive, act -- more at AGENT 1: marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace 2: having a quick resourceful and adaptable character <an agile mind> - ag·ile·ly /-j&(l)-lE, -"jI(l)-lE/ adverb |