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malaise - A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.

There was a growing malaise among the population due to rising prices and unemployment.

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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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impressionable - Easily influenced by somebody or something, usually due to being inexperienced or naïve.

Because children tend to be very impressionable, their use of the internet should be monitored, so that they are kept away form undesirble influences.

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irredeemable - Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.

The villain in the story was so cruel that he seemed irredeemable to the very end.

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languish - (of a person or other living thing) To lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble

The crops languished in the field after the severe drought.

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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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devoid - Not possessing a quality or element typically expected.

Her apology seemed devoid of sincerity, and their relationship did not recover after her negative behavior.

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expendable - Not essential, able to be used up or sacrificed without significant loss, easily replaced or not necessary for long-term use.

The workers didn't feel any sense of job security, and they felt expendable, because they were fired whenever the demand for the factory work slowed down.

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shaky - Weak and unstable

The building was not well constructed, and after the earthquake, it had to be torn down because it was so shaky and dangerous.

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breakdown - A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.

She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.

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wane - To become weaker in strength or influence

After the automobile was invented, the era of the horse and buggy on the streets and roads began to wane

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meltdown - A sudden and complete failure, especially in a system or process

The safety system was designed to prevent a nuclear meltdown in case of an emergency.