"O" Word List

Question 1

obsurate

Answer 1

stubborn; hard-hearted

Question 2

obeisance

Answer 2

a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect

Question 3

obfuscate

Answer 3

to confuse; to bewilder; to perplex

Question 4

oblation

Answer 4

an offering for religious or charitable purposes

Question 5

oblique

Answer 5

slanted; indirect

Question 6

obloquy

Answer 6

strong disapproval; bad reputation resulting from public criticism

Question 7

obscurant

Answer 7

a person who tries to prevent the spread of knowledge

Question 8

obsequious

Answer 8

excessively submissive; overly attentive

Question 9

obsequy

Answer 9

a funeral rite or ceremony

Question 10

obstinate

Answer 10

stubborn

Question 11

obstreperous

Answer 11

boisterous; unruly

Question 12

obtrude

Answer 12

to push something toward or upon a person

Question 13

obtuse

Answer 13

slow to comprehend

Question 14

obviate

Answer 14

to prevent

Question 15

occidental

Answer 15

western; opposite of oriental

Question 16

occlude

Answer 16

to close; to shut; to block out

Question 17

ocular

Answer 17

pertaining to sight

Question 18

odious

Answer 18

disgusting; hateful

Question 19

odoriferous

Answer 19

giving off a displeasing or strong smell

Question 20

offal

Answer 20

garbage; waste parts

Question 21

officious

Answer 21

meddling; interfering

Question 22

olfactory

Answer 22

pertaining to smell

Question 23

oligarchy

Answer 23

government in which power is in the hands of a few individuals

Question 24

Olympian

Answer 24

majestic

Question 25

omen

Answer 25

an event that indicates the future

Question 26

ominous

Answer 26

threatening; indicated evil or harm

Question 27

omnifarious

Answer 27

of all kinds

Question 28

omnipotent

Answer 28

all-powerful

Question 29

omniscient

Answer 29

all-knowing

Question 30

omnivorous

Answer 30

eating any kind of food; absorbing everything

Question 31

onerous

Answer 31

burdensome; heavy

Question 32

onslaught

Answer 32

a furious attack

Question 33

onus

Answer 33

a burden; a responsibility

Question 34

opprobrious

Answer 34

shameful; disgraceful

Question 35

opulent

Answer 35

rich; luxurious

Question 36

oracular

Answer 36

mysterious; predicting

Question 37

ordain

Answer 37

to order; to establish; to arrange

Question 38

ordeal

Answer 38

difficult or painful experience; a primitive for of trial

Question 39

orifice

Answer 39

mouth; opening

Question 40

ornithology

Answer 40

study of birds

Question 41

orthography

Answer 41

correct spelling

Question 42

ossify

Answer 42

to change into bone; to become regid

Question 43

ostensible

Answer 43

apparent; conspicuous

Question 44

ostentatious

Answer 44

showing off; boastful

Question 45

ovine

Answer 45

of or like a sheep

Question 46

ovoid

Answer 46

egg-shaped