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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genre -
A category or type of art, music, literature, or entertainment characterized by a particular style, form, or content.
My favorite genre of books is fantasy, especially those with magical worlds and epic quests.
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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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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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whittle -
To carve wood into an object by repeatedly cutting small slices from it
With nothing but free time, Elmore spent hours whittling a large piece of wood into a smaller piece.
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aftermath -
The lingering effects or impact after something has occurred.
In the aftermath of the earthquake, rescue teams worked day and night.
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wry -
To see a bad situation in an amusing way
The comedian's wry humor helped the audience laugh at the difficult aspects of life.
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tangible -
Real and concrete, rather than abstract or imaginary, outwardly perceptible.
She found the story hard to believe, and needed tangible proof before believing the story.
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salvage -
To save something from destruction or a bad situation.
After the flood, Bert and Linda were able to salvage some photographs because they had been kept in a waterproof box.
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nip -
A sharp pinch, squeeze, or bite
Many dishes require taking a nip of salt and adding it to the pot.
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puffery -
Exaggerated or false praise
The small coffee shop's sign was pure puffery that advertised the "world's best coffee."
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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.
