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pedestrian (adj)

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lacking in imagination or distinction

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prodigious

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extraordinary in size, amount, or degree

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placid

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pleasantly clam or peaceful

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resigned

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submissive or acquiescent

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pragmatic

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practical

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servile

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slavishly submissive

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redolent

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having a pleasant odor

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prudent

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wise or judicious in practical affairs

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remonstrate

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to say or plead in protest or disapproval

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pedantic

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having a narrow focus on small details of a subject

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portend

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to indicate in advance

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populist

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supportive of the rights and power of the people

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prolific

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producing abundantly

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plasticity

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capable of being molded or shaped

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plurality

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majority, great number

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polemical

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involving dispute or controversy

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pernicious

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causing harm or ruin

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perusal

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a survey or reading,

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reticent

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reserved or reluctant

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patronizing

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an offensively condescending manner

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somber

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gloomily dark

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spurious

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NOT genuine, authentic or true

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salutary

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promoting health or some beneficial purpose