The O’s Flashcards
Obfuscate
The loan contract was filled with legal words meant to obfuscate trusting borrowers
To confuse or make something difficult to understand
Onerous
While the assignment seems simple, in reality, it is quite onerous
Difficult or Demanding
Overwrought
The bride was overwrought when the florist delivered the wrong flower order.
Someone who is Agitated or extremely upset
Occluded
It is quite dangerous when blood clots occlude the flow of oxygen in the human body.
To block or stop up a passage
Ominous
Because of the ominous music, we knew something bad was about to happen in the movie
suggesting that something bad is going to happen in the future
Otic
Of the ear
Overt
Because of Frank’s religious beliefs, he was able to forgive his attackers for their overt hatred.
To be open or public
Obstinate
Although the little boy knew he was wrong, he was too obstinate to apologize to his parents
A stubborn person
Ostracize
She was ostracized from the friend group
To be excluded
