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How would you describe something as relating to
or slightly connected to a main subject or topic,
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often diverging, or digressing?
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Tangential. As he talked about the economic situation,
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he made a tangential
comment to provide historical context.
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How would you define something, or
someone, characterized by great knowledge?
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Erudite. His erudite lecture on ancient
civilizations really impressed the students.
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What term can be used to describe someone
who is dispirited or disappointed, especially
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after experiencing a setback or failure?
Crestfallen. After he got the rejection
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from the job he interviewed for last
week, he was absolutely crestfallen.
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