Which word would you use to describe something that is sleepy or inactive?

Which word would you use to describe something that is sleepy or inactive?

• A. Dormant
• B. Arid
• C. Contrite
• D. Eloquent

Answer: (A)

Describing something sleepy or inactive uses a word that means resting or not currently active, with the possibility of becoming active again. Dormant fits perfectly because it signals a temporary state of stillness or suspension of activity, like seeds that haven’t sprouted yet or a volcano that isn’t erupting but could in the future. The idea is not permanent end, but a pause ready to resume. Arid describes extreme dryness, contrite means remorseful, and eloquent means able to express ideas well. None of those convey the sense of a temporary, rest-like state, which is why they don’t fit as well.

Describing something sleepy or inactive uses a word that means resting or not currently active, with the possibility of becoming active again. Dormant fits perfectly because it signals a temporary state of stillness or suspension of activity, like seeds that haven’t sprouted yet or a volcano that isn’t erupting but could in the future. The idea is not permanent end, but a pause ready to resume.

Arid describes extreme dryness, contrite means remorseful, and eloquent means able to express ideas well. None of those convey the sense of a temporary, rest-like state, which is why they don’t fit as well.