N-O Flashcards

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nebulous

A

vague; hazy; indistinct

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2
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nefarious

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evil; flagrantly wicked

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3
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neologism

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a new word or phrase; a new usage of a word

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nepotism

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showing favoritism to friends or family in business or politics

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5
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nihilism

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the belief that there are no values or morals in the universe

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6
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nominal

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in name only; insignificant

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7
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novel

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new; original

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noxious

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harmful; offensive

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9
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nuance

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a subtle difference

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10
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obdurate

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stubborn and insensitive

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11
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obfuscate

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to darken; confuse

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12
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oblique

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indirect; at an angle

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13
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oblivion

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total forgetfulness; state of being forgotten

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14
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obscure

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unknown; hard to understand; dark

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15
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obsequious

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fawning; sucking up to; subservient

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obtuse

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insensitive; blockheaded

17
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officious

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annoyingly eager to help or advise

18
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onerous

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burdensome; oppressive

19
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opulent

A

luxurious

20
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orthodox

A

conventional; by the book

21
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ostensible

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apparent but misleading; professed

22
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ostentatious

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excessively conspicuous; showing off