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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pooped -
Extremely tired
After working all night, Sara was too pooped to even go home to her own bed.
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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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sputter -
Make a series of soft explosive sounds, typically when being heated or as a symptom of a fault
The SUV's engine sputtered as it struggled to haul the trailer behind it.
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wither -
(of a plant) become dry and shriveled
The plant withered and died after Mona forgot to water and feed it.
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decrepit -
(of a person) elderly and infirm
Maryanne was viewed as decrepit due to her age-related physical ailments, but she was as feisty and sharp as people half her age.
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frail -
(of a person) weak and delicate
The strongest marriages last even when one spouse is in frail health.
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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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lax -
Not sufficiently strict, severe, or careful
Due to lax safety standards, the train derailed and injured dozens of passengers.
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plead -
Make an emotional appeal
The starving orphan pleaded with the cook to give him more porridge.
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Derail -
To obstruct or divert from an expected or intended course.
The train was derailed by a fallen tree during the storm.
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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.
