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grovel - To lie or move abjectly on the ground with one's face downward

When he was told he was being fired, Todd groveled on the ground and pleaded with his boss.

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plead - To make an emotional appeal

The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.

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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.

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pushover - Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.

He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.

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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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scapegoat - A person or group who is unfairly blamed for the problems, mistakes, or wrongdoings of others.

The employee was made the scapegoat for the project's failure, even though the entire team had contributed to the problems.

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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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underling - A person with a lower rank or status

The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.

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hapless - (especially of a person) unfortunate

Since he was not particularly attractive or interesting, Vinny was a hapless loner at the school dance.

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concede - To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition.

After they debated for hours , Jim showed tangible proof that he was right, and his friend reluctantly conceded that Jim was right.

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defenseless - Weak and being unable to protect yourself from attack or harm.

When the lion pounced on the sheep, there was no way that the defenseless sheep would be able to survive.

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downtrodden - Oppressed or treated badly by people in power

The downtrodden homeless man tried to survive on the harsh streets of the city.