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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superfluous -
More than is needed or wanted
Matt was supremely confident, and he regarded praise from others as superfluous.
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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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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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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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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.
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faze -
To disturb or disconcert someone's emotions.
Quincy was naturally calm, so he was never fazed when people yelled at him.
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sultry -
(of the air or weather) hot and humid
Kevin was sweating profusely while walking around in the sultry weather.
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sketch -
Make a rough drawing of
The art designer sketched a prototype of the new car model before the automotive company began production on it.
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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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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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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.