Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: Feeling sluggish or inactive; lacking energy or movement.

Example: After a long day at work, I felt torpid and just wanted to relax on the couch.

Definition: The state of being inactive, sluggish, or lacking energy.

Example: After a long day at work, I often feel a sense of torpidity that makes it hard to do anything else.

Definition: A condition where a person or animal is very inactive, sleepy, or lacking energy.

Example: After the long winter, the bear emerged from its torpor and began to search for food.

Definition: A force that causes something to rotate or twist, often measured by how much force is applied and how far from the center of rotation it is.

Example: The mechanic explained how torque is important for the performance of the engine.

Definition: To apply a twisting force to an object, causing it to rotate around an axis.

Example: The mechanic used a wrench to torque the bolts securely.

Definition: The act or condition of twisting something, often causing stress or deformation in an object.

Example: The engineer studied the torsion in the metal beam to ensure it could support the weight.

Definition: Relating to or resulting from twisting or torsion, often used in physics and engineering contexts.

Example: The torsional forces in the bridge design were carefully calculated to ensure stability.

Definition: Relating to wrongful acts that cause harm or injury to someone, for which a legal remedy may be sought.

Example: The lawyer specialized in tortious claims against negligent companies.

Definition: The state of being twisted or bent, often referring to a winding path or structure.

Example: The tortuosity of the river made it difficult to navigate.

Definition: Having many twists and turns; not straight or direct. It can also refer to something that is complicated or difficult to understand.

Example: The tortuous path through the forest made the hike much longer than expected.

Definition: In a way that is full of twists and turns; not direct or straightforward.

Example: The path wound tortuously through the dense forest, making it hard to find the way.