O Flashcards by Rena Abd

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Oasis

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A place that offers a pleasant relief

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Oaf

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A dunce or blockhead

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Obdurate

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Stubborn; hard-hearted

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Obeisance

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A bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect

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Obfuscate

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To confuse; to bewilder; to perplex

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Oblation

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An offering for religious or charitable purposes

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Oblique

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Slanted; indirect

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Obliterate

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To erase; to do away with

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Obloquy

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Strong disapproval; bad reputation resulting from public criticism

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Obscurant

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A person who tries to prevent the spread of knowledge

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Obscure

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Dim; not clear; not easily understood

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Obsequious

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Excessively submissive; overly attentive

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Obsequy

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A funeral rite or ceremony

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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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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

A long journey

Offal

Garbage; waste parts

Officious

Meddling; interfering

Ogle

To look at with desire

Oligarchy

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

Olympian

Majestic

Omen

An event that indicates the future

Ominous

Threatening; indicating evil or harm

Omnifarious

Of all kinds

Omniscient

All-knowing

Onerous

Burdensome; heavy

Onslaught

A furious attack

Onus

A burden; a responsibility

Opaque

Not transparent; not letting light pass through

Opiate

Narcotic; causing sleep or relief

Oppress

To rule harshly; tyrannize

Opprobrious

Shameful; disgraceful

Opt

(For) to choose

Optimum

The best; most favorable

Opulent

Rich; luxurious

Oracular

Mysterious; predicting

Oration

A speech delivered on a special occasion

Ordain

To order; to establish; to arrange

Ordeal

Difficult or painful experience; a primitive form of trial

Ordinance

Law; regulation

Orifice

Mouth; opening

Ornate

Showy; highly decorated

Ornithology

Study of birds

Orthodox

Accepting the usual or traditional beliefs

Orthography

Correct spelling

Ossify

To change into bone; to become rigid

Ostensible

Apparent; conspicuous

Ostentatious

Showing off; boastful

Ostracize

To banish; to exclude

Oust

To drive out; to expel

Outwit

To trick; to get the better of

Overt

Open; aboveboard; not hidden

Ovine

Of or like a sheep

Ovoid

Egg-shaped