fogey -
A person, typically an old one, who is considered to be old-fashioned or conservative in attitude or tastes
Old fogeys usually complain about young people and their immature ways.
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hag -
A witch, especially one in the form of an ugly old woman
Pointing her wrinkled, bony fingers at the princess, the old hag told her she would never find her prince.
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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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jalopy -
An old car in a dilapidated condition
The rusted-out jalopy looked like it hadn't been driven in years.
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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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clunker -
An old, run-down vehicle or machine
The old clunker of a car hadn't worked in years and was too worthless to even move off the street.
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relic -
An object, tradition, or system from the past that continues to exist.
During the dig, the archeological team found some relics from thousands of years ago.
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hovel -
A small, squalid, unpleasant, or simply constructed dwelling
Almost hidden behind the foliage was a worn-down hovel that provided little more than a roof over somebody's head.
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heirloom -
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.
Even though Marge didn't play violin, she wouldn't have considered selling the violin that was a family heirloom, that had been passed down for 10 generations.
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anachronism -
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.
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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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arcane -
Relating to hidden knowledge, especially in subjects like magic or ancient traditions.
He mastered the arcane art of handcrafting rare musical instruments.
