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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vulnerable -
Open to physical or emotional harm or attack, not protected.
Without shelter, the animals were vulnerable to the cold, and they rolled into a ball as much as they could.
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victim -
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
She was a victim of a phone scam that cost her thousands of dollars.
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subservient -
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.
Because he let others boss him around and treat him in a subservient manner, he really didn't enjoy life.
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meek -
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
The meek dog was afraid to do anything without its' owner's permission.
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beleaguered -
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
After 2 weeks of fighting, the beleaguered soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
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destitute -
poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.
The drug addict was destitute, and often resorted to stealing food in order to survive.
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scrounge -
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.
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shorthanded -
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.
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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
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pauper -
A very poor person
Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.
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docile -
Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive
The lion tamer was so talented that any lion near him acted completely docile.
