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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lackluster -
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.
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slack -
The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part
At the nightclub, the slack in the velvet ropes indicated that it was the VIP section.
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fledgling -
Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.
The fledgling peace talks collapsed when the army of one side made a surprise attack.
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stalemate -
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
The negotiations ended in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
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wobble -
An unsteady movement from side to side
When a baby first learns to walk, its steps look more like an unsteady wobble.
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fragile -
Easily broken or damaged.
Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.
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malaise -
A societal or group-wide sense of dissatisfaction or stagnation, often in politics or economics.
There was a growing malaise among the population due to rising prices and unemployment.
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zonked -
Exhausted; tired out
After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.
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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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wreck -
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Small submarines often go underwater to see the wreck of the Titanic.
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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.
