meantime -
In the interim — the short or undefined time before something expected occurs.
The new furniture will arrive next week; in the meantime we’ll use the old chairs.
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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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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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quorum -
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group.
In order to pass the new policy, the council needed a quorum of at least 12 members in attendance.
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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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cleanse -
To make something or somebody completely clean or free from unwanted elements or impurities.
The new policy aimed to cleanse the organization of corruption.
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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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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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stuff -
Unspecified or miscellaneous things: Things that are not specifically named or categorized.
We talked about all kinds of stuff at the party last night.
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pooch -
Slang word used to describe a dog.
Hillary loved her dog Matilda so much that she pushed her around in a pooch carriage made especially for dogs.
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sketch -
A rough or unfinished drawing or painting, often made to assist in making a more finished picture
Even though the suspect was wearing a hoodie, the police sketch of him managed to portray his facial features very accurately.
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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.
