oblivion -
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
This year's fad is on everybody's mind, and next year it will have faded into oblivion.
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martyr -
Kill (someone) because of their beliefs
The priest was martyred by the government for spreading his religious beliefs to nonbelievers.
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gawk -
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
Linda and her friends couldn't help but gawk at their favorite movie star when she arrived at the movie opening.
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stunt -
An action displaying spectacular skill and daring
Skateboarder Tony Hawk is famous for his death-defying stunts.
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drastic -
Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; radical and extreme
Emery's drastic weight loss was proven when he could fit his entire body inside his old pants.
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Anachronism -
Something that is out of place in terms of time or era.
The movie had an anachronism when a character used a laptop in a scene set in 1950.
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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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sultry -
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.
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Generic -
Lacking distinctive features; not specific or unique.
The store sells generic brands of medicine that work just as well as the name-brand ones, but for a fraction of the price.
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moot -
Not important or not relevant, therefore not worth discussing
When the defense lawyer brought up his client's rough upbringing, the prosecutor said it was a moot point that didn't excuse his actions.
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gig -
A single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians
Before they became superstars, The Beatles were playing small gigs across England.
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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.
