rupture -
A crack or break in something, such as a pipe or an part of the body.
The rupture in the pipe caused a massive flood in the basement, damaging several rooms on the lower floors.
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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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pooped -
Extremely tired
After working all night, Sara was too pooped to even go home to her own bed.
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teeter -
To balance unsteadily, rocking back and forth, almost ready to fall
While on a hike, George saw that the boulder was teetering at the edge of the cliff, and that even slight push could make it crash into the valley below.
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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Once the most popular destination for people who wanted to rent movies, Blockbuster Video is now defunct, having been replaced by Netflix.
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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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succumb -
To not be able to resist and finally to give into pressure, temptation, or some other negative force.
Michael had tried to quit smoking, but he kept succumbing to the temptation of nicotine.
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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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limp -
A tendency to limp; a gait impeded by injury or stiffness
Mike had a bad limp for the past 5 years, and it had been caused when he fell down a flight of stairs.
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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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lackluster -
Lacking in vitality, force, or conviction; uninspired or uninspiring
Ben finally realized he was a lackluster speaker when his coworkers were falling asleep during his presentation.
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fragile -
Easily broken or damaged.
Annette considered buying the beautiful lamp, but she thought it might be too fragile for a house with young children.
