Word List O

Question 1

Oaf (n.)

Answer 1

stupid, awkward person. “Watch what you’re doing you clumsy oaf!” Bill shouted at the waiter who had drenched him with iced coffee.

Question 2

Obdurate (adj.)

Answer 2

stubborn. He was obdurate in his refusal to listen to our complaints.

Question 3

Obeisance (n.)

Answer 3

bow. She made an obeisance as the king and queen entered the room.

Question 4

Obelisk (n.)

Answer 4

tall column tapering and ending in a pyramid. Cleopatra’s Needle is an obelisk in New York City’s Central Park.

Question 5

Obese (adj.)

Answer 5

excessively fat. It is advisable that obese people try to lose weight.