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sputter - Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.

The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.

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deteriorate - To gradually get worse

The empty house deteriorated because there was no one to fix things that broke.

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crumble - Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration

Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.

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wispy - Something frail, slight, feathery, or fleeting

Amy and Sam liked to lie on the grass looking up at the wispy clouds float by.

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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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lethargic - Lacking energy and not wanting to do anything

Alan's depression made him lethargic, and his lethargy made him depressed.

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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.

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snap - To break suddenly.

When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.

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dissipate - To cause something to become weaker until it gradually disappears

Because of his uncontrollable temper, Max dissipated whatever goodwill there had been in the marriage.

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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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deplete - To reduce something by a large amount so that there is not enough left, such as resources or money

By the end of the marathon run, Bill felt that his energy was totally depleted, and he could barely walk.

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flimsy - Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged

With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.