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Question 1

Objectivity

Answer 1

n. judgment based on observations instead of emotions or opinions

In scientific research, objectivity is of utmost importance.

Question 2

Obsolete

Answer 2

adj. no longer used; rare or uncommon

Historians assumed record players would be obsolete by now, but in fact they’re making a huge comeback.

Question 3

Omnipotent

Answer 3

adj. almighty and all powerful

Gods are omnipotent beings who can control human destiny.

Question 4

Onset

Answer 4

n. the beginning or early stages

At the onset of her career as a lawyer, things were looking up.

Question 5

Opine

Answer 5

v. to openly express an opinion

The new employee opined at the company meeting.

Question 6

Ornate

Answer 6

adj. highly detailed and decorated

That ornate silverware must be worth thousands of dollars!

Question 7

Oust

Answer 7

v. to remove or force out of (usu. a position or office)

Sick and tired of putting up with his bad moods, the pirates ousted their captain.

Question 8

Oblivious

Answer 8

oblivious

adjective: oblivious
not aware of or concerned about what is happening around one.
“she became absorbed, oblivious to the passage of time”

Question 9

Oratory

Answer 9

noun: oratory
the art or practice of formal speaking in public.
“the gift of persuasive oratory”

Question 10

Oleaginous

Answer 10

adjective: oleaginous
1.rich in, covered with, or producing oil; oily.
“fabrics would quickly become filthy in this oleaginous kingdom”

2.exaggeratedly and distastefully complimentary; obsequious.
“candidates made oleaginous speeches praising government policies”

Question 11

obsequious

Answer 11

adjective: obsequious
obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree.
“they were served by obsequious waiters”