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descending(verb, adjective, following)
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drowsy(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, careless)
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easygoing(lifeless, lethargic, languid, sleepy, indolent)
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flagging(adjective, dull, slow, careless, indifferent)
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follow
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following(verb, adjective, following)
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gradual
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idle(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, careless)
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imbecile(adjective, backward)
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insulation(noun, cover, covering, casing, padding)
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languid(dull, idle, sluggish, lazy, inactive)
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lollygagging
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moronic(adjective, backward)
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passive(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, careless)
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poky
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slow-paced(adjective, slow, remiss, tardy)
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supine(adjective, dull, quiet, easy, careless)
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tailing(verb, following)
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time lag(noun, lapse)
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undeveloped(adjective, backward, precede)
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