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Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary

Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary. On page 12. lethargy [leth-er-jee], noun. Definition the quality or state of being drowsy, unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy. Other forms lethargic, adjective Sentence Mr. Jones, I didn’t do my homework because I was lethargic last night.

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Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary

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  1. Phantom Tollbooth Vocabulary On page 12.

  2. lethargy[leth-er-jee], noun Definition • the quality or state of being drowsy, unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy. Other forms lethargic, adjective Sentence Mr. Jones, I didn’t do my homework because I was lethargic last night.

  3. doldrums, noun Definition • a state of inactivity or laziness. • a depressed mood; low spirits. Sentence Steve has been in the doldrumssince Desiree broke up with him.

  4. The Doldrums • The Doldrums, a belt of calms and light baffling winds north of the equator between the northern and southern trade winds in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. • recommended

  5. strenuous, adj. Definition • Requiring great effort, energy, work. Sentence Building the pyramids must have been a strenuous job.

  6. banish, verb Definition • to force someone to leave a place by official order. • to drive away Sentence The evil knight was banished from the kingdom for kidnapping the princess.

  7. humbug, noun Definition • something intended to trick. • someone who claims to be something they are not. • nonsense or foolishness. Sentence Most students’ excuses are just humbug.

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