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breakdown - A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.

She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.

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defunct - No longer existing or functioning

Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.

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disintegrate - To weaken, decompose, and break apart as the result of time, impact or decay.

When the atom bomb fell on Hiroshima, many of the houses just disintegrated.

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rundown - Being in very bad condition, after not being taken care of.

The house was very inexpensive because it was so rundown, but he had plans to fix it up nicely .

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shaky - Weak and unstable

The building was not well constructed, and after the earthquake, it had to be torn down because it was so shaky and dangerous.

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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.