Vocab Unit 2 Flashcards
Nostalgic
adj- wishing for a return to the way things used to be; longing for the past; homesick
Nocturnal
adj- active at night
Novelty
noun- something new or unusual
Nuance
noun- slight degree; shade of difference
Nullify
verb- remove or cancel all value or force; neglect
Nurture
verb- provide care and support; nourish; train or educate
Obdurate
adj- stubborn; unyielding
Objurgate
verb- scold; castigate; denounce
Obliterate
verb- remove or destroy completely; erase
Obscure
adj- hazy; unfamiliar; difficult to understand
Obsequious
adj- behaving like a meek, spineless servant; subservient; sycophant
Obsolete
adj- no longer usable; outdated
Obstinate
adj- stubborn; refusing to be persuaded
Obtuse
adj- dull; blunt; unintelligent; lacking sharpness
Obviate
verb- eliminate the need for something; make unnecessary
Ominous
adj- a sign of something unpleasant that’s about to happen; inauspicious
Onerous
adj- burdensome; oppressive
Opaque
adj- too dark or thick for light to pass through
Opportunist
noun- someone who takes advantage of the situation
Optimist
noun- someone who always believes things will turn out okay
Opulency
noun- luxury; wealth; riches
Pacifist
noun- person who refuses to fight
Paltry
adj- worthless; insignificant; petty
Paragon
noun- model of excellence; the best
Parity
noun- equality or equivalence; balance among a group of rivals
Parsimony
noun- stinginess; excessive frugality
Partisan
adj- blindly devoted to a cause or organization
Paucity
noun- too few; scarcity
Pecuniary
adj- having to do with money; financial
Penchant
noun- a strong liking; attraction
