Definition: (of a word or expression) coined for or used on one occasion
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nondescript
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Definition: lacking distinctive or interesting features or characteristics
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nonetheless
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Definition: despite what has just been said or done
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notable
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Definition: deserving to be noticed or distinguished
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notwithstanding
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Definition: nevertheless; in spite of this
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nought
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Definition: 1) the number zero (Br.E.), 2) nothing
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novice
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Definition: a person new to and inexperienced in a job or situation
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numb
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Definition: 1) (of a part of the body) unable to feel anything, 2) (of a person) unable to feel any emotion
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obsolete
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Definition: outdated, no longer in use
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off the grid
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Definition: 1) not connected to the basic services, especially electricity, 2) living in such a way you survive without running water, electricity and modern devices
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offset
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Definition: 1) a consideration or amount that diminishes or balances the effect of an opposite one, 2) the amount or distance by which something is out of line
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on a par with
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Definition: equal in importance or quality to
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opaque
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Definition: 1) impossible to see through, 2) hard to understand (especially of language)
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opt for
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Definition: make a choice from a range of possibilities
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opt out
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Definition: choose not to participate in something
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oratory
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Definition: the act of public speaking, especially in a formal and eloquent manner
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ostensibly
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Definition: as appears or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so; apparently
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ostentatious
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Definition: displaying wealth, knowledge in a way that is meant to attract attention, admiration
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out of one's depth
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Definition: beyond one's knowledge or ability to cope
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