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Vapid vs. Tepid
Vapid
/ˈvæpəd/Examples:
The conversation was utterly vapid, lacking depth.Her presentation felt vapid, offering no new insights.The novel was criticized for its vapid characters and plot.
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Tepid
/ˈtepəd/Examples:
The tepid applause suggested mild interest from the audience.He poured a tepid cup of coffee and winced at the taste.After hours on the table, the soup was tepid and unappealing.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Vapid contains the letter v which can remind you of the word vacant, indicating a lack of substance or interest.
- Tepid shares its first two letters with temperature, and it often describes a lack of warmth or enthusiasm.
- Think of vapid as something that can sap away your excitement, much like a void does.
- Tepid can be associated with mild substances or emotions, not hot, not cold, and just lukewarm or indifferent.
- Visualize vapid as something deflating excitement, while tepid reflects a mild and neutral state.
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