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60 words & definitions

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