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mundane

/mʌnˈdeɪn/

Meanings
noun
An unremarkable, ordinary human being.

Examples :

"Despite their extraordinary aspirations, many people eventually settle into being a mundane, working a regular job and raising a family. "
person human being

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aspirations noun

/ˌæspəˈreɪʃənz/ /ˌæspɪˈreɪʃənz/

The act of aspiring or ardently desiring; an ardent wish or desire, chiefly after what is elevated or spiritual (with common adjunct adpositions being to and of).

"Morgan has an aspiration of winning the game."

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mainstream noun

/ˈmeɪnstriːm/ /ˈmeɪnˌstriːm/

The principal current in a flow, such as a river or flow of air

"The mainstream of the conversation at the family dinner was about the kids' school play. "

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unremarkable adjective

/ˌʌnrɪˈmɑːrkəbl/ /ˌʌnrɪˈmɑːrkɪbl/

Not remarkable.

"The restaurant's food was unremarkable, neither particularly good nor particularly bad. "

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uncomfortable adjective

/ʌnˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/ /ʌnˈkʌm.fɚ.tə.bəl/

Not comfortable; causing discomfort.

"The class squirmed and fidgeted in the uncomfortable new chairs."

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considered verb

/kənˈsɪdəd/ /kənˈsɪdɚd/

To think about seriously.

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

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surrounded verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪd/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The house was surrounded by a tall fence. "

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subcultures noun

/ˈsʌbkʌltʃərz/

A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.

"The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style."

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extraordinary noun

/ɪksˈtɹɔː(ɹ)dɪnəɹi/

Anything that goes beyond what is ordinary.

"The extraordinary amount of rainfall this week caused significant flooding. "

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practicing noun

/ˈpɹæktɪsɪŋ/ /ˈpɹæktɪzɪŋ/

The act of one who practices.

"Her diligent practicing on the piano led to a stunning performance at the recital. "

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subculture noun

/ˈsʌbkʌltʃər/ /ˈsʌbˌkʌltʃər/

A portion of a culture distinguished by its customs or other features.

"The goth subculture has its own mode of dress, and it has a characteristic musical style."

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appointments noun

/əˈpɔɪntmənts/ /əˈpɔɪnmənts/

The act of appointing a person to hold an office or to have a position of trust

"His appointment was deemed suitable"

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eventually adverb

/ɪ.ˈvɛn.tjʊ.li/ /ɪ.ˈvɛn.t͡ʃu.li/

In the end; at some later time, especially after a long time, a series of problems, struggles, delays or setbacks.

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "