stalemate -
A deadlock or standoff where neither side can win or gain an advantage.
The negotiations ended in a stalemate, with neither side willing to compromise.
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hardship -
Severe suffering or difficulty caused by lack of necessities like food, money, or shelter.
Many families are facing economic hardship due to rising living costs.
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vulnerable -
Leaving oneself open to being hurt
As wealth gets distributed in society, it is most common that the poor are the most vulnerable, financially and physically.
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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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catatonic -
Appearing to be in a daze or stupor; unresponsive, not moving or reacting.
His experiment with psychodelics left him In a catatonic state where he showed almost no emotion, and it that took years for him to recvoer.
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irredeemable -
Beyond saving or improving due to severe flaws or faults.
The villain in the story was so cruel that he seemed irredeemable to the very end.
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decay -
The result of being destroyed by natural causes or by not being cared for.
The dentist tried to remove the decay in the teeth that had been caused by so much eating of cake and cookies.
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fatigue -
Extreme tiredness, typically resulting from mental or physical exertion or illness
After working for 15 hours straight, a strong cup of coffee did nothing to help Jolene's fatigue.
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victim -
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition
She was a victim of a phone scam that cost her thousands of dollars.
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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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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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wobble -
Move unsteadily from side to side
The egg-shaped doll wobbled back and forth every time Howie touched it.
