only slightly relevant
His tangential comments distracted from the main discussion.
Vocabulary like tangential appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
exact matching of forms; an attribute of a shape or relation
inclusive or general; presenting a summary or general view of a whole
combination; the process of producing a chemical compound
done according to a plan
silent; implied by or inferred from actions or statements
silent; habitually reserved and uncommunicative
skill in handling situations politely
related to the sense of touch; of or relating to or proceeding from the sense of touch
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