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Decrepit is an adjective that describes something or someone that is worn out, weak, and in a state of decline or decay. It is typically used to depict objects or individuals that have become old and feeble due to age, neglect, or overuse.

1. The decrepit old house stood abandoned at the end of the street.
2. After years of hard labor, his decrepit knees could no longer support his weight.
3. The decrepit car sputtered and groaned as it struggled up the hill.
4. Despite her decrepit condition, the elderly woman possessed a remarkable spirit.
5. The decrepit state of the playground equipment posed a safety hazard to the children.

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