beg -
To plead or request strongly due to need or emotion.
When he lost his job, he was so hungry that he had to beg strangers for something to eat.
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beggar -
A person, typically a homeless one, who lives by asking for money or food
The streets in most cities have homeless beggars trying to survive day to day.
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destitute -
poor; not having money, food, home, or possessions.
The drug addict was destitute, and often resorted to stealing food in order to survive.
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shorthanded -
Not having the usual or necessary number of workers or helpers to get something done.
When the flood swept through the community, though the relief workers were very shorthanded, they did an amazing job rescuing the people by boat.
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meek -
Quiet, gentle, and easily imposed on; submissive
The meek dog was afraid to do anything without its' owner's permission.
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underling -
A person with a lower rank or status
The boss barked at his underlilngs without any concern for their feelings.
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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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wimpy -
Fearful and lacking courage
Sam took boxing lessons, hoping that it would strengthen him physically and emotionally, so he could improve his generally wimpy attitude towards challenging situations.
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kowtow -
To act in an excessively submissive or obedient manner, often to gain favor; to bow or kneel as a sign of deep respect or submission.
In ancient China, people would kowtow before the emperor as a sign of respect.
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scrounge -
Seek to obtain (something, typically food or money) at the expense or through the generosity of others or by stealth
As a homeless person, Colin had to scrounge enough money from strangers in order to afford a decent meal.
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capitulate -
To give in or stop resisting something, often unwillingly.
Tired of arguing, he capitulated and agreed to go with the group’s plan.
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weary -
Feeling or showing tiredness, especially as a result of excessive exertion or lack of sleep
Tessa was weary after working 80 hours in one week.
