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geezer - An old man

To most people, William was just an old geezer, but he didn't care as long as he got to feed the ducks.

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musty - Having a stale, moldy, or damp smell

The old books were priceless but gave off a musty smell due to their age.

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dowdy - (of a person or their clothes) unfashionable and without style in appearance (typically used of a woman)

When Helen reached the age of 100, she didn't care that people thought that she dressed in a dowdy manner, she contented herself thinking about the wonderful family she had raised.

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clunky - Awkwardly solid, heavy, and outdated

Jerome's car was clunky and unappealing, but he still decided to keep driving it because he couldn't afford a newer car.

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decadent - Characterized by or reflecting a state of moral or cultural decline.

The ancient empire became decadent before it eventually fell.

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secondhand - Referring to items or goods that are not new but have been owned or used by another person before.

She bought secondhand books from the thrift store, and she enjoyed reading them though they were in shabby condition.

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dilapidated - (of a building or object) in a state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect

Once a prosperous city, Detroit has succumbed to poverty, with dilapidated houses lining the abandoned streets.

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creak - To show weakness or frailty under strain.

When Willie got into his 90's, he felt he could almost hear his bones creak when he walked.

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frumpy - (of a woman or her clothes) dowdy and old-fashioned

With her frumpy clothes, Penny was never invited to parties.

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fusty - Smelling stale, damp, or stuffy

The old library had plenty of books but unfortunately it had a fusty smell that indicated its age.

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arcane - Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.

He mastered the arcane art of handcrafting rare musical instruments.

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leftovers - Food that remains uneaten after a meal and is saved for later.

The mother packed the leftovers from dinner into containers for the kid's lunch the next day.