The collapse of negotiations between management and labor caused the strike to begin, and there was no telling how long it would last.
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Unsteady -
Not firm, stable, or balanced; likely to wobble or fall.
The table is unsteady because one of the legs wasn't fixed correctly.
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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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Puncture -
A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.
She noticed a puncture in her tire after driving over a sharp object on the road.
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wilt -
(of a plant, leaf, or flower) become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease; droop
The once-beautiful rose had wilted in the overwhelming summer heat.
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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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Desperate -
Feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad it’s impossible to deal with.
He made a desperate plea for help, calling every possible number he could find, after the flood severly damaged his home.
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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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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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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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Subservient -
Willing to obey others unquestioningly; submissive.
Because he let others boss him around and treat him in a subservient manner, he really didn't enjoy life.
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lax -
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.
