theoretical -
Relating to what is possible or imagined rather than to what is real or known to be true.
Until he started working for a big corporation, all that he had learned in business school was just theoretical.
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unsung -
Not appreciated or praised for some accomplishment
For every general that is praised for a military victory, there are many unsung soldiers who did the dirty work and without whom the victory would not have been possible.
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rustic -
Relating to the countryside; rural
Lenny couldn't wait to get out of the city and visit his relatives in the rustic countryside.
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extraneous -
Not relating to the subject or situation being focused on
The teacher tried to focus on the day's topic, and spent a great effort making sure the class wasn't distracted by questions and comments from students about extraneous topics.
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narrative -
A story or a description of a series of events
As historians learned more about the ancient revolution, they gradually changed their narrative about what happened.
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slogan -
A short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising
"Where's the Beef?" was originally a slogan by fast-food chain Wendy's and became so popular that the phrase is still used today.
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smolder -
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.
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rife -
(especially of something undesirable or harmful) of common occurrence; widespread
The country wanted to attract English-speaking tourists, but their English signs were rife with errors.
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daunting -
Seeming difficult to deal with in anticipation; intimidating
As the tallest mountain in the world, Mount Everest is the most daunting challenge for mountain climbers.
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doodle -
A picture or a pattern that one draws to pass the time away
Martha would make doodle's when she had nothing else to do, but her friends liked them so much they framed them and hung them on their walls.
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snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
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mimic -
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.
