Fill in the blank with the most suitable word.

Still flaccid and ______ from lack of blood, Ed ambled slowly in front of the doors.

lethargic

The most suitable word to fill in the blank is lethargic.

• Liberal means generous or broad-minded. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
• Levity means lightheartedness or playfulness. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.
• Lethargic means lacking energy or activity. It is the most appropriate word to fill in the blank because Ed is moving slowly and without energy due to lack of blood.
• Levy means to collect a tax or other payment. It does not make sense in the context of the sentence.