The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
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wimp -
A weak and cowardly or unadventurous person
Randy wanted to impress girls at the beach, but being a skinny wimp prevented him from doing so.
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untenable -
An idea or position that cannot be defended against criticism
With new accusations surfacing every day, though Melissa claimed that she was totally innocent, her hold on her job was becoming increasingly untenable.
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slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
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vulnerable -
Leaving oneself open to being hurt
As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.
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liability -
Something that is likely to cause a problem.
Joe was going to choose Fred as his running mate, but then he realized that Fred's drinking problem would just make him a liability, so he chose someone else.
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wilt -
(of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
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plead -
Make an emotional appeal
The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.
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Derail -
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.
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Downfall -
A sudden loss of power, success, or status.
His dishonesty led to his downfall in politics.
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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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Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.
