Vocab 13-14 Flashcards
Nonentity
N. A person or thing of little importance.
Non sequitur
N. Something that does not follow logic.
Nubile
Adj. a female suitable for marriage in regards to age and physical development.
Obdurate
Adj. stubborn; hard hearted.
Obfuscate
V. To confuse; to bewilder.
Obloquy
N. Strong disapproval; a bad reputation resulting from public.
Obsequious
Adj. excessively submissive or overly attentive.
Obviate
V. To prevent; to get around.
Offal
N. Garbage; waste parts.
Olfactory
Adj. pertaining to smell.
Onerous
Adj. burdensome; heavy; hard to endure.
Onus
N. A burden, responsibility, obligation.
Optimum
N. The best, the most favorable, the ideal.
Opulent
Adj. rich, luxurious; the trappings of great wealth.
Orifice
N. Mouth; opening.
Orthography
N. Correct spelling.
Paleontology
N. A science dealing with prehistoric life through study of fossils.
Palliate
V. To ease, to lessen, to soothe.
Panache
N. Self confidence; a showy manner.
Pandemic
Adj. General; widespread.
Panegyric
N. An expression of praise.
Paradigm
N. A model, an example.
Parochial
Adj. local; narrow; limited.
Paroxysm
N. A sudden outburst; a fit.
Patent
Adj. evident or obvious.
Peccadillo
N. A minor offense, a misdeed.
Pecuniary
Adj. pertaining to money; financial.
Pedantic
Adj. tending to show off one’s learning.
Nirvana
N. A place of great peace or happiness
