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Unofficial

Uh-nuh-FIH-shuhl

/ˌʌnʌˈfɪʃʌl/

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unofficial

Dictionary meaning

Not having official authority or sanction.

Examples

  • A sort of unofficial mayor.
  • The early election returns are unofficial.

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Ephemeral

ih-FEM-er-ul

Mellifluous

muh-LIF-loo-us

Perspicacious

pur-spi-KAY-shus

Obsequious

uhb-SEE-kwee-us

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