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Frail

/frˈeɪl/
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(adj) Easily broken physically; not firm or durable; liable to fail and perish.

My grandmother was gradually becoming forgetful and frail.
He was too frail to play games outdoors.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ old bridge creaked under the weight of the vehicle, making everyone inside feel quite nervous.

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