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60 words & definitions

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