pale >> peɪl
Definition: [adjective] light in colour or shade; containing little colour or pigment.
Example: choose pale floral patterns for walls
Definition: [adjective] inferior or unimpressive.
Example: the new cheese is a pale imitation of continental cheeses
Definition: [verb] become pale in one's face from shock or fear.
Example: I paled at the thought of what she might say
Definition: [verb] seem or become less important.
Example: all else pales by comparison