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Delicate

/dˈɛləkət/
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(adj) Easily damaged or requiring careful handling.

Indeed she is young and beautiful, but she is in delicate health.
The delicate, graceful flowers are in bloom.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Indeed she is young and beautiful, but she is in ____ health.

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