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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

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A long journey

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Offal

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Garbage; waste parts

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Officious

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Meddling; interfering

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Ogle

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To look at with desire

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Oligarchy

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

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Olympian

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Majestic

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Omen

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An event that indicates the future

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Ominous

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Threatening; indicating evil or harm

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Omnifarious

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Of all kinds

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Omniscient

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All-knowing

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Onerous

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Burdensome; heavy

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Onslaught

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A furious attack

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Onus

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A burden; a responsibility

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Opaque

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Not transparent; not letting light pass through

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Opiate

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Narcotic; causing sleep or relief

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Oppress

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To rule harshly; tyrannize

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Opprobrious

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Shameful; disgraceful

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Opt

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(For) to choose

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Optimum

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The best; most favorable

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Opulent

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Rich; luxurious

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Oracular

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Mysterious; predicting

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Oration

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A speech delivered on a special occasion

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Ordain

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To order; to establish; to arrange

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Ordeal

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Difficult or painful experience; a primitive form of trial

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Ordinance

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Law; regulation

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Orifice

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Mouth; opening

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Ornate

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Showy; highly decorated

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Ornithology

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Study of birds

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Orthodox

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Accepting the usual or traditional beliefs

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Orthography

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Correct spelling

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Ossify

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To change into bone; to become rigid

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Ostensible

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Apparent; conspicuous

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Ostentatious

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Showing off; boastful

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Ostracize

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To banish; to exclude

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Oust

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To drive out; to expel

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Outwit

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To trick; to get the better of

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Overt

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Open; aboveboard; not hidden

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Ovine

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Of or like a sheep

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Ovoid

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Egg-shaped

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