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60 words & definitions

nuzzle verb
To rub or push against gently with the nose and mouth
ogle verb
To stare at something or someone in a desirous way
oust verb
To drive out or expel (someone) from a position or place
oodles noun
A very great number or amount of something
oomph noun
Feelings of energy and enthusiasm
ooze nounverb
verb
(of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way
obstacle noun
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
onslaught noun
A fierce or destructive attack
opulent adjective
Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish
oblique adjective
Neither parallel nor at a right angle to a specified or implied line; slanting
ordeal noun
A painful or horrific experience, especially a protracted one
outrageous adjective
Shockingly bad or excessive
outcast noun
A person who has been rejected by society or a social group
obliterate verb
To destroy (something) completely so that nothing is left
obnoxious adjective
Extremely unpleasant
ostentatious adjective
Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; designed to impress or attract notice
oblivious adjective
Not aware of or not concerned about what is happening around one
ominous adjective
Giving the impression that something bad, unpleasant or threatening is going to happen.
outburst noun
A sudden release of strong emotion, usually of anger
odious adjective
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
obscene adjective
Offensive, rude, or shocking, often in a sexual context
oblivion noun
The state of being forgotten or destroyed
obsession noun
Not being able to stop thinking about something.
numb adjective
Being unable to feel something, physically or emotionally.
oppress verb
To rule people in a way that takes advantage of them politically and economically.
optimum adjective
The best way to acheive the desired result
nuts adjective
Crazy, insane, or stupid, often in a humorous way
outcry noun
A strong expression of anger and disapproval about something
obese adjective
Extremely fat in a way that is dangerous for health
outsmart verb
To gain an advantage over somebody by acting smarter than they are
overcast adjective
With a sky completely full of clouds
ooze nounverb
noun
The sluggish flow of a fluid
overflowing adjective
Filled beyond capacity, causing something to spill over; exceeding limits, often in terms of space, quantity, or feeling.
nurture verb
To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
obscure adjective
Difficult to understand, interpret, or perceive clearly due to complexity or lack of detail.
obsolete adjective
No longer in use, especially because something newer or better has replaced it.
offensive adjective
Unpleasant or disgusting, especially in smell, behavior, or language.
onerous adjective
Oppressively heavy or troublesome, often involving responsibility or duty.
opaque adjective
Dull or lacking brightness, not allowing light to pass through; not transparent or translucent.
opinionated adjective
Unwilling to accept differing viewpoints, even when evidence is presented.
ornament noun
An object used to decorate or beautify, especially something small and decorative, something that adds grace, beauty, or distinction to a person or thing.
ornate adjective
Heavily decorated with complex patterns or intricate details; elaborate in style, especially in language, art, or design.
outrage noun
A strong feeling of shock or anger, often caused by something unjust or offensive.
outskirts noun
The outer areas of a city, town, or village, usually less developed or populated.
outstanding adjective
Exceptionally good or impressive; remarkable in quality or performance.
offspring noun
The product or result of something, or a person’s or animal's next generation.
oppressive adjective
Unjustly harsh or tyrannical, especially in the use of power or control.
outbreak noun
A sudden start or increase of something harmful, especially a disease or conflict.
ostracize verb
To banish someone socially, making them feel isolated or unwanted.
outlandish adjective
Foreign or unfamiliar, especially in a way that seems odd or eccentric.
opportune adjective
Happening at a time that is convenient or likely to produce success.
operational adjective
Something that is in working order and ready for use.
optimize verb
To make the best and most effective use of a situation, opportunity, or resource.
overbearing adjective
Unpleasantly or arrogantly controlling.
obstinate adjective
Stubbornly refusing to change one's behavior or ideas
orchestrate verb
To organize a complicated plan or event very carefully
overdo verb
To do something in a way that is too extreme
obfuscate verb
To make something less clear and harder to understand, especially if done deliberately.
ornery adjective
Having an unpleasant mood or temper, likely to get angry and argue with people.
offshoot noun
Something that has developed from something larger that already existed