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rickety - (of a structure or piece of equipment) poorly made and likely to collapse

Artie was terrified when he had to cross the rickety rope bridge that could collapse at any moment.

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Kowtow - To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.

In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.

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sag - Sink, subside, or bulge downward under weight or pressure or through lack of strength

Dean knew it was time to go on a diet when his bed started to sag under his weight.

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succumb - Fail to resist (pressure, temptation, or some other negative force)

Michael had tried to quit smoking, but he kept succumbing to the temptation of nicotine.

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Fawning - Acting overly eager to please someone, especially someone in power.

The assistant was always fawning over the boss, immediately doing his every wish, hoping to get a promotion.

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zonked - Exhausted; tired out

After studying for twelve hours straight, Fred was zonked out.

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Fade - To gradually lose brightness, color, or strength.

The colors on the old poster have started to fade from years in the sun.

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Beg - To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.

When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.

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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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Capitulate - To give in or stop resisting something, often unwillingly.

Tired of arguing, he capitulated and agreed to go with the group’s plan.

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sputter - Make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault

The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.

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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.