O Flashcards
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Obeisance
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An obeisance is an act, usually physical, showing dutiful obedience.
Often a bow of submission
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Obdurate
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1 Obstinate
2 resistant to emotion
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Obloquy
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A state of disgrace resulting from public abuse or disapproval
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Obsequious
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Someone who sucks up to another
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Obstreperous
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Noisily and stubbornly defiant
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Obtuse
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Lacking in intellect
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Obviate
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To make unnecessary
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Occlude
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Obstruct
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Occult
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- N. The supernatural
- V. To hide from view
- A. Hidden, difficult to see.
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Odium
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Hate plus disgust
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Odious
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Flagrantly detestable
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Odoriferous
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Having a natural smell
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Officious
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Overly eager to do more than required.
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Ogle
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To eye someone lustfully
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Onus
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Solemn responsibility, burden.
