Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.
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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
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mediocrity -
Lack of exceptional talent or ability — being unremarkable in performance or achievement.
Despite everyone's hopes and expectations, the team's performance was marked by mediocrity and inconsistency.
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snap -
To break suddenly.
When Phil was climbing the ladder, he saw that one of its rungs had started to break,and would snap completely if he stepped on it.
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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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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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crumble -
Break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
Boulders very gradually crumble into small rocks over millions of years as part of a slow natural process.
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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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defective -
Having a fault or flaw, not working properly, not meeting the required standard or quality.
Since the car was still under warranty, they were able to replace the defective parts in the car at no cost.
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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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wither -
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
