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Given roll, not as lethargic (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

listless

'lethargic' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'given roll not' is the wordplay.
'given' is a charade indicator (letters next to each other).
'roll' becomes 'list' (list can mean to lean or roll).
'not' becomes 'less' (I've seen this in other clues).
'list'+'less' is 'LISTLESS'.

'as' is the link.

(Other definitions for listless that I've seen before include "Lacking energy or interest" , "Short of energy (and ill-equipped for shopping?)" , "Lacking zest or vivacity" , "Lacking energy or vitality" , "Without energy or vitality" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Express.
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