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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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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fledgling -
Referring to a process or person that is new, untested, and lacks experience.
The fledgling peace talks collapsed when the army of one side made a surprise attack.
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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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flimsy -
Comparatively light and insubstantial; easily damaged
With just a tiny bit of pressure applied, the smartphone was surprisingly flimsy.
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lax -
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.
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frail -
(of a person) weak and delicate
The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.
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malfunction -
A failure to function properly – when a machine or system doesn’t work as intended.
The elevator stopped due to a technical malfunction.
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mediocre -
Having poor to average quality.
Francine felt that most of the men she dated were just mediocre, and she was waiting to find someone she felt was great.
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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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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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slack -
The part of a rope or line that is not held taut; the loose or unused part
At the nightclub, the slack in the velvet ropes indicated that it was the VIP section.
