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Ordinary and normal

normal

adjective

something that is normal is how you expect it to be, and is not unusual or surprising in any way

ordinary

adjective

normal or average, and not unusual or special

standard

adjective

generally used or accepted as normal

routine

adjective

ordinary and not interesting or special

commonplace

adjective

not unusual

mundane

adjective

ordinary and not interesting or exciting, especially because of happening too regularly

unremarkable

adjective

very ordinary, with no qualities that interest or impress you

unexceptional

adjective

not unusual, exciting, or especially good

nondescript

adjective

very ordinary and not interesting or attractive

everyday

adjective

very common or completely normal, and often not very interesting

cyberloafing

using the Internet where you work, during working hours, for activities which are not work-related

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wane

getting smaller, weaker, or less important

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show a bit of ankle

… to reveal a small part of your intentions in order to attract support, without actually committing yourself to doing anything

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