The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.
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sluggish -
Lacking energy or alertness
After working for 12 hours straight, Elizabeth felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.
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wobble -
Move unsteadily from side to side
The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.
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rupture -
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body.
The rupture in the pipe caused a massive flood in the basement, damaging several rooms on the lower floors.
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defective -
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.
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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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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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flimsy -
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.
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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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fleeting -
Lasting for a very short time
Life is fleeting, so we have to make sure our time on Earth is well-spent and meaningful.
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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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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.
