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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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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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Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.
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slump -
A sudden severe or prolonged fall in the price, value, or amount of something
The stock market was experiencing a dramatic slump but would probably recover in the future.
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Beleaguered -
Surrounded and under attack (especially in a military or physical sense)
After 2 weeks of fighting, the beleaguered soldiers waited for reinforcements to arrive.
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pauper -
A very poor person
Xavier looked forward to the day he would win the lottery and no longer be a pauper.
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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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dizzy -
Having a sensation of spinning around and losing one's balance.
After going on the giant roller coaster, Ed felt very dizzy.
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Pushover -
Someone who lacks the ability or inclination to resist, stand firm, or assert themselves.
He thought she would be a pushover in negotiations, but she surprised him with her firm stance and clear boundaries.
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haggard -
Looking exhausted and unwell, especially from fatigue, worry, or suffering
Once a cute child actor, Macaulay Culkin has looked surprisingly haggard in recent years.
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downtrodden -
Oppressed or treated badly by people in power
The downtrodden homeless man tried to survive on the harsh streets of the city.
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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.
