vapid -
Offering nothing that is stimulating or challenging
When Artie started a vapid conversation about what he ate for lunch, Troy did his best to not look bored.
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doodle -
To draw pictures or patterns while thinking about something else or when you are bored.
Joan couldn't concentrate on the boring teacher, and just spent the class doodling.
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snoop -
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs
Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.
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stunt -
Prevent from growing or developing properly
Doctors claim poor nutrition and a lack of exercise can stunt a child's growth.
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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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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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flourish -
To grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment
With a healthy diet, children will flourish into healthy adults.
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blatant -
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly
As part of his blatantly uncontrollable personality, Skylar left a mess in the kitchen in front of his mother.
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snag -
Catch or tear a piece of material on something sticking out
Horace had to repair the hole in his pants that was caused when it snagged on a sharp hook.
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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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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.
