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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sundry -
Various items not important enough to be mentioned individually
Wes needed to freshen up before getting on the plane, so the newsstand employee pointed him to the deodorant and other various sundries on the shelves.
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snag -
An unexpected or hidden obstacle or drawback
Gary's road trip hit a sudden snag when a massive boulder blocked the road ahead of him.
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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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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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mimic -
Imitate (someone or their actions or words), typically in order to entertain or ridicule
The baby was surprised to see that his reflection in the mirror would mimic everything he was doing.
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smolder -
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame
The burned ruins of the building smoldered as smoke still filled the sky.
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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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par -
The standard or expected level of performance, quality, or ability.
Since her math test score was below par, she made up her mind to study harder next time.
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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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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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covert -
Hidden or secret
English and US covert actions against Germany during WWII sometimes had as big an impact as bombs and bullets
