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frail - (of a person) weak and delicate

The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.

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tepid - Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.

The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.

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rupture - The act of something breaking, splitting, or bursting open, often in a violent, sudden, or forceful manner.

When he fell, the impact of the fall caused his spleen to rupture, requiring immediate surgery.

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hobble - To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury

After she broke her leg, she would hobble around to get anywhere.

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wreck - Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.

Small submarines often go underwater to see the wreck of the Titanic.

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defunct - No longer existing or functioning

Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.

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stalemate - A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.

The negotiations ended in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.

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slack - The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part

At the nightclub, the slack in the velvet ropes indicated that it was the VIP section.

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mediocrity - Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.

Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.

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innocuous - Not harmful or dangerous; safe.

The spider looked scary, but it was completely innocuous and couldn’t bite humans.

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fledgling - Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.

The fledgling peace talks collapsed when the army of one side made a surprise attack.

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limp - Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot

After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.