After working for 12 hours straight, Elizabeth felt too sluggish to do anything except sleep.
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sputter -
Top make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when hot and malfunctioning.
The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.
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wither -
(of a plant) To become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
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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.
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shanty -
A small, crudely built shack
Emily lived in a poor village, and would often wander the streets before returning to her small shanty.
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slack -
Loosen (something, especially a rope)
The thin rope slackened whenever the acrobat walked on it.
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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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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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wreck -
Something that has been badly damaged or destroyed.
Small submarines often go underwater to see the wreck of the Titanic.
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breakdown -
A mechanical failure, especially of a vehicle or machine. Can also be used in medical contexts.
She had an emotional breakdown after losing her job and going through a divorce.
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shaky -
Weak and unstable
The building was not well constructed, and after the earthquake, it had to be torn down because it was so shaky and dangerous.
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pooped -
Extremely tired
After working all night, Sara was too pooped to even go home to her own bed.
