lacking inspiration or excitement; dull.

something that enables a difference or distinction to be made.

number of people contribute.

prone to psychiatric problems or sudden changes of mood.

: to exhaust of strength or useful properties

 absorb, 
 burn, 
 consume, 
 deplete, 
 devour, 
 drain, 
 draw down, 
 exhaust, 
 expend, 
 play out, 
 spend

extravagant or intensive publicity or promotion

be in a better position, especially in financial terms.

To cause someone or something to become available or no longer devoted to a particular

obligation. A noun or pronoun can be used between "free" and "up." Whew, having that meeting
canceled frees up the rest of my afternoon.

the period of time that someone lives, or that something lasts, functions, or is in effect. a very
long time: made to last a lifetime.