undoing -
The process through which something falls apart or is ruined
The scandal led to the politician’s complete undoing in the public eye
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flaccid -
Lacking strength, firmness, or resilience.
His handshake was so flaccid that the manager felt that he wasn’t really interested in the interview and the job at all.
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tepid -
Lacking in heat, strength, or enthusiasm.
The singer's poor performance was met with a tepid reaction from the audience.
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wilt -
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower.
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
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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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frail -
(of a person) weak and delicate
The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.
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innocuous -
Not harmful or dangerous; safe.
The spider looked scary, but it was completely innocuous and couldn’t bite humans.
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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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flimsy -
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.
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depleted -
When resources and energy are used up and emptied.
After a week lost in the enormous forest, Bill found this energy - and possibly his hope - was almost depleted.
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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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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.
