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Gruber Vocab- O
Most of the Os
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04/06/2012
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obdurate
 Definition
stubborn; heard hearted
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obeisance
 Definition
a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect
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obfuscate
 Definition
to confuse; to bewilder; to perplex
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oblation
 Definition
an offering for religious or charitable purposes
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oblique
 Definition
slanted, indriect
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obloquy
 Definition
strong dissapproval; bad reputation resulting from public criticism
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obscurant
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a person who tries to prevent the spread of knowledge
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obsequious
 Definition
excessively submissive; overly attentive
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obsequy
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a funeral rite or ceremony
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obstreperous
 Definition
boisterous; unrult
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obtuse
 Definition
slow to comprehend
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occidental
 Definition
western; opposite of oriental
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odious
 Definition
disgusting; hateful
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odoriferous
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giving off a displeasing or strong smell
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officious
 Definition
meddling; interfering
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oligarchy
 Definition
governement in which a few hold all the power
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omnifarious
 Definition
of all kinds
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ovine
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of or like a sheep
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ostensible
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apparent; conspicuous
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ossify
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to change into bone; to become rigid
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orthography NOT ornithology-birds, bond
 Definition
correct spelling
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oracular
 Definition
mysterious prediciting
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opprobrious
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shameful, disgraceful
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onerous
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burdensome; heavy--like from onus
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