Letter O

Question 1

oaf

Answer 1

a dunce or blockhead

Question 2

oasis

Answer 2

a place which offers a pleasant relief

Question 3

obdurate

Answer 3

stubborn; hard-hearted

Question 4

obeisance

Answer 4

a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect

Question 5

obese

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very fat

Question 6

obfuscate

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to confuse; to bewilder; to perplex

Question 7

oblation

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an offering for religious or charitable purposes

Question 8

obligatory

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required; mandatory

Question 9

oblique

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slanted; indirect

Question 10

obliterate

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to erase; to do away with

Question 11

oblivious

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forgetful; unmindful

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obloquy

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strong disapproval; bad reputation resulting from public criticism

Question 13

obnoxious

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objectionable; offensive

Question 14

obscurant

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a person who tries to prevent the spread of knowledge

Question 15

obscure

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dim; not clear; not easily understood

Question 16

obsequious

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excessively submissive; overly attentive

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obsequy

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a funeral rite or ceremony

Question 18

obsess

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to control the thoughts or feelings of a person

Question 19

obsolescent

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going out of use; becoming extinct

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obstinate

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stubborn

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obstreperous

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boisterous; unruly

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obtrude

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to push something toward or upon a person

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obtuse

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slow to comprehend

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obviate

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to prevent

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occidental

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western; opposite of oriental

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occlude

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to close; to shut; to block out

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occult

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hidden; secret; mysterious

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ocular

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pertaining to sight

Question 29

odious

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disgusting; hateful

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odoriferous

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giving off a displeasing or strong smell

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odyssey

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a long journey

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offal

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garbage; waste parts

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officious

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meddling; interfering

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ogle

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to look at with desire

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ogre

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monster; hideous being

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olfactory

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pertaining to smell

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oligarchy

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government in which power is in the hands of only a few individuals

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Olympian

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majestic

Question 39

omen

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an event which indicates the future

Question 40

ominous

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threatening; indicating evil or harm

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omnifarious

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of all kinds

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omnipotent

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all-powerful

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omniscient

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all-knowing

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omnivorous

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eating any kind of food; absorbing everything

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onerous

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burdensome; heavy

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onslaught

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a furious attack

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onus

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a burden; a responsibility

Question 48

opaque

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not transparent; not letting light pass through

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opiate

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narcotic; causing sleep or relief

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opportunist

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one who takes advantage of a situation

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oppress

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to rule harshly; tyrannize

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opprobrious

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shameful; disgraceful

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opt

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( for) to choose

Question 54

optimist

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one who sees the good side of things

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optimum

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the best; most favorable

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opulent

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rich; luxurious

Question 57

oracular

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mysterious; predicting

Question 58

oration

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a speech delivered on a special occasion

Question 59

orbit

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a curved path, such as a planet takes around the sun

Question 60

ordain

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to order; to establish; to arrange

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ordeal

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difficult or painful experience; a primitive form of trial

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ordinance

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law; regulation

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organic

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fundamental; essential

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Orient

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(two meanings) an area of the Far East, such as Asia (noun); to adjust or adapt to (verb)

Question 65

orifice

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mouth; opening

Question 66

ornate

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showy; highly decorated

Question 67

ornithology

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study of birds

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orthodox

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accepting the usual or traditional beliefs

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orthography

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correct spelling

Question 70

oscillate

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to swing or move back and forth, like a pendulum

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ossify

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to change into bone; to become rigid

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ostensible

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apparent; conspicuous

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ostentatious

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showing off; boastful

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ostracize

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to banish; to exclude

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oust

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to drive out; to expel

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outwit

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to trick; to get the better of

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overt

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open; aboveboard; not hidden

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ovine

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of or like a sheep

Question 79

ovoid

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egg-shaped