sputter -
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.
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limp -
Walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
After being tackled too hard, Howard limped as his coach and teammate assisted him towards the bench.
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limp -
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.
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scrawny -
(of a person or animal) unattractively thin and bony
Jon was too scrawny to be on the wrestling team, so he had to watch them from the sidelines.
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rickety -
(of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse
Arnie was terrified when he had to cross the rickety rope bridge that could collapse at any moment.
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brittle -
Hard but liable to break or shatter easily
Glass is usually brittle and can break apart despite its strong appearance.
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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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foible -
A minor fault or weakness in someone's character.
Before going to sleep, Alan prayed "I am sorry about the terrible thing I did today, but please forgive me because You know that all people make mistakes and have foibles."
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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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ruin -
The condition of something that has been destroyed, damaged, or reduced to a state of collapse, often beyond repair.
The financial scandal resulted in the ruin of his career, and it led to public disgrace and the loss of his job.
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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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tatters -
Irregularly torn pieces of cloth, paper, or other material
Even though they were poor and their clothes were in tatters, Dorothy's family still possessed a strong pride that kept them hopeful.
