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Chemistry
Kindergarten
02/08/2012
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oaf
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a dunce or blockhead
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oasis
 Definition
a place which offers a pleasant relief
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obdurate
 Definition
stubborn; hard-hearted
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obeisance
 Definition
a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect
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obfuscate
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to confuse; to bewilder; to perplex
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oblation
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an offering for religious or charitable purposes
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obligatory
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required; mandatory
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obloquy
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strong disapproval; 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
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excessively submissive; overly attentive
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obsequy
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a funeral rite or ceremony
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obsolescent
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going out of use; becoming extinct
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obstinate
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stubborn
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obstreperous
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boisterous; unruly
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obtrude
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to push something toward or upon a person
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obtuse
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slow to comprehend
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obviate
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to prevent
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occidental
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western; opposite of oriental
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occlude
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to close; to shut; to block out
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occult
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hidden; secret; mysterious
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ocular
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pertaining to sight
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odious
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disgusting; hateful
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odoriferous
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giving off a displeasing or strong smell
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odyssey
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a long journey
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offal
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garbage; waste parts
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officious
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meddling; interfering
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ogle
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to look at with desire
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olfactory
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pertaining to smell
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oligarchy
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government in which power is in the hands of only a few individuals
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olympian
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majestic
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omen
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an event which indicates the future
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ominous
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threatening; indicating evil or harm
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omnifarious
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of all kinds
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omnipotent
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all-powerful
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omniscient
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all-knowing
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onerous
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burdensome; heavy
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onslaught
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a furious attack
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onus
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a burden; a responsibility
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opaque
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not transparent; not letting light pass through
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opiate
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narcotic; causing sleep or relief
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oppress
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to rule harshly; tyrannize
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opprobrious
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shameful; disgraceful
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opt
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(for) to choose
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optimum
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the best; most favorable
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opulent
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rich; luxurious
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oracular
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mysterious; predicting
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oration
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a speech delivered on a special occasion
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ordain
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to order; to establish; to arrange
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ordeal
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difficult or painful experience; a primitive form of trial
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ordinance
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law; regulation
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ornithology
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study of birds
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orthodox
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accepting the usual or traditional beliefs
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orthography
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correct spelling
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oscillate
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to swing or move back and forth, like a pendulum
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ostensible
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apparent; conspicuous
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ostentatious
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showing off; boastful
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ostracize
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to banish; to exclude
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oust
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to drive out; to expel
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overt
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open; aboveboard; not hidden
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ovine
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of or like a sheep
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ovoid
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egg-shaped
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