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What does the word facetious and unoriental have in common?

The words facetious and unoriental share a common element: they are both uncommon words.

* Facetious is a relatively uncommon word, meaning humorous or flippant, often inappropriately so.

* Unoriental is an even less common word, meaning not characteristic of the Orient (Asia). It's often considered outdated and potentially offensive.

While their meanings are different, both words are not commonly used in everyday language, which makes them uncommon.

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