Choose the correct one-word substitute for:
'A state of mental weariness and lack of enthusiasm'.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Ennui.
Correct word: Ennui
Meaning: Ennui refers to a feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement; essentially, a profound state of mental weariness.
Example: Despite his wealth and success, he was overcome by a sense of ennui that made every activity seem pointless.
Meaning of the other words:
- Languor: A state of tiredness or inertia, often pleasant, or a lack of physical or mental energy.
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Torpor: A state of physical or mental inactivity; lethargy.
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Tedium: The state of being too slow, long, or dull; tiresomeness or monotony.
Hence, the chosen option is correct.