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1. inadvertent

(adj.) not on purpose; unintentional; It was an inadvertent error, to be sure, but nonetheless a mistake that required correction.
(v.) to enfeeble; to wear out; The phlebitis debilitated him to the point where he was unable even to walk. The illness will debilitate the muscles in his legs.
(adj.) sparing of words; terse, pithy; After a laconic introduction the program began. The people enjoyed the public addresses of the laconic queen.
(adj.) native to a particular area; constantly present in a particular country or locality; The endemic fauna was of great interest to the anthropologist. A fast-paced style is endemic to those who live in New York City.

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