GRE O's Flashcards
objective
factual, related to reality or physical objects
obsequious
servile, very compliant, fawning
obsolete
out of date, no longer in use
obstinate
stubborn or hard to control
obviate
prevent, eliminate or make unnecessary
occult
the supernatural pertaining to magic, astrology
offhand
casual, informal; done without preparation or forethought; rude in a short way
officious
excessively eager in giving unwanted advice or intruding where one is not wanted
offset
counteract, compensate for;
onerous
burdensome, oppressive, hard to endure
opaque
not translucent; not allowing light, heat, etc. to pass through; dark, dull, unclear, or stupid
optimal or optimum
beset, most desirable or favorable
orthodox
adhering to a traditional, established faith, or to anything customary or commonly accepted
oscillate
swing back and forth
outstrip
surpass, exceed; be larger or better than