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Helpless

/hˈɛlpləs/
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(adj) Unable to defend oneself.

The child is helpless in his rage.
How lonely and helpless she must feel left all by herself!
CEFR Practice Quiz
The kitten looked so ____ trapped on the high tree branch, unable to climb back down to the ground.

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