anachronism
nounSomething placed in, or belonging to, an inappropriate historical period.
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Something placed in, or belonging to, an inappropriate historical period
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verbTo express an idea clearly and effectively in words.
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Express clearly in words
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aspirational gap
noun phraseThe distance between what someone hopes to attain and their present resources or circumstances.
Distance between hopes and circumstances
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atypical
adjectiveDifferent from the usual pattern or type.
Unlike the usual type
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authentic
adjectiveGenuine in origin or character rather than copied, invented, or falsely presented.
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