Chapter 13 & 14 Flashcards
Nonentity
Noun - a person of thing or little importance
Non sequitur
Noun - something that does not logically follow
Nubile
Adj - a female suitable for marriage in regard to age and physical development
Obdurate
Adj - stubborn, hard-hearted
Obfuscate
Verb - to confuse; to bewilder
Obloquy
Noun - strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public
Obsequious
Adj - excessively submissive or overly attentive
Obviate
Verb - to prevent; to get around
Offal
Noun - garbage; waste parts
Olfactory
Adj - pertaining to smell
Onerous
Adj - burdensome; heavy; hard to endure
Onus
Noun - a burden, responsibility, obligation
Optimum
Noun - the best, the most favorable, the ideal
Opulent
Adj - rich, luxurious; the trappings of great wealth
Orifice
Noun - mouth; opening
Orthography
Noun - correct spelling
Paleontology
Noun - a science dealing with prehistoric life through study of fossils
Palliate
Verb - to ease, to lessen, to soothe
Panache
Noun - self-confidence; a showy manner
Pandemic
Adj - general; widespread
Panegyric
Noun - an expression of praise
Paradigm
Noun - a model, an example
Parochial
Adj - local; narrow, limited
Parody
Noun - a work, which imitates another in a ridiculous manner
Paroxysm
Noun - a sudden outburst; a fit
Patent
Adj - evident or obvious
Peccadillo
Noun - a minor offense, a misdeed
Pecuniary
Adj - pertaining to money; financial
Pedantic
Adj - tending to show off one’s learning
Nirvana
Noun - a place of great peace or happiness