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obdurate

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adj. stubborn (coldly)

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obsequious

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adj. overly flattering/attentive

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obviate

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v. to get rid of - to make unnecessary

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officious

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adj. preachy - meddlesome - excessively pushy to offer one’s services

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onerous

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adj. burdensome

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opprobrium

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n. infamy (negative) - vilification

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oscillate

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v. to move like a pendulum–swinging side to side - to waver

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ostentatious

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adj. showy; trying to attract attention - pretentious ex. Mukti’s roommate, Ale

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adj. stubborn (coldly)

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obdurate

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adj. overly flattering/attentive

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obsequious

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v. to get rid of - to make unnecessary

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obviate

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adj. preachy - meddlesome - excessively pushy to offer one’s services

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officious

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adj. burdensome

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onerous

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n. infamy (negative) - vilification

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opprobrium

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v. to move like a pendulum–swinging side to side - to waver

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oscillate

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adj. showy; trying to attract attention - pretentious ex. Mukti’s roommate, Ale

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ostentatious