| existing in name only not in fact; insignificantly small |
abstract |
| not inclined to speak; reluctant to draw attention to oneself |
anemic |
| theoretical; intangible; difficult to understand |
caudal |
| occurring naturally in a particular region; native |
indigenous |
| pertaining to or near the tail |
nominal |
| next to the last; almost last |
penultimate |
| lacking vitality or energy; weak; suffering from anemia |
reticent |
| untidy in appearance; sloppy; careless |
slovenly |
