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Nadir
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point in the heavens directly beneath an observer
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Nausea
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feeling of sickness or disgust
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Natty
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trimly neat and tidy; smart
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Natation
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swimming
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Natal
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pertaining to birth
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Nascent
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Coming into being; in early development stages
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Narrative
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spoken or written account of events; story
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Narcissism
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An exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself,
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Naive
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Deficient in worldly wisdom or informed judgment; especially: credulous
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Nag
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To irritate by constant scolding or urging
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Nauseate
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To feel disgust or nausea
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Nauseous
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To cause nausea
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Nautical
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Having to do with ships, sailors or navigation
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Navigable
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Suitable for ships, boats, etc to sail on
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Naysayer
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One who denies, refuses, opposes, or is skeptical or cynical about something
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Nebula
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light or dark patch in the night sky caused by a cluster of very distant stars or a cloud of dust or gas
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Nebulous
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cloud-like; hazy; vague; indistinct
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Necromancy
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art or practice of communicating by magic with the dead in order to learn about the future
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Nectar
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sweet liquid produced by flowers and collected by bees for making honey
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Needy
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being in want; poverty-stricken
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Needy
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Being in want: poverty stricken
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Nefarious
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flagrantly wicked or impious; evil
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Negate
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deny or disprove the existence of
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Negation
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action of denying
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Negligence
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lack of proper care or attention; carelessness
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Negligent
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taking too little care
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Negligible
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of little importance or size; not worth considering
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Negotiate
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to confer with another so as to arrive at the settlement of some matter
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Nemesis
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one that inflicts retribution or vengeance
a formidable and usually victorious rival or opponent an act or effect of retribution b |
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Neologism
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newly-invented word
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Neophyte
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a recent convert; a beginner; novice
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Nepotism
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Practice among people with power or influence of favouring their own relatives, esp by giving them jobs
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Nerve
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to give strength or courage to; supply with physical or moral force
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Nether
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Lower parts
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Nettle
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noun
* common wild plant with hairs on its leaves that sting and redden the skin when touched verb To irritate; vex. |
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Neutralize
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to counteract the activity or effect of; make ineffective
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Nexus
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(fml) connected group or series; bond or connection
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Nib
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metal point of a pen
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Nibble
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verb
to eat or chew in small bits * show some inclination to accept (an offer) |
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Nice
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1. scrupulous/hard to please/bad(ironic)
2. precise, sensitive to subtleness |
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Nicety
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accuracy; precision
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Niche
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a recessed space or hollow
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Niggardly
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mean; stingy
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Niggle
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give too much time and attention to unimportant details; criticize in a petty way
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Nihilism
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total rejection of all religious and moral beliefs
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Nihilist
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believer in nihilism
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Nimble
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able to move quickly and neatly; agile
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Nip
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press (sth) hard (eg between the finger and thumb, or the teeth, or with the claws as a crab does); pinch to take liquor in nips; tipple |
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Nirvana
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state of perfect bliss in which the individual becomes absorbed into the supreme spirit
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Nitpicking
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Unjustified criticism
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Nocturnal
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done or happening in the night
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Noisome
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adjective
1. offensive or disgusting, as an odor harmful or injurious to health; noxious offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell |
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Nomad
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a member of a people who have no fixed residence but move from place to place
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Nomadic
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of nomads; wandering
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Nomenclature
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system of naming, esp in a particular branch of science
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Nominal
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trifling; insignificant
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Nonchalance
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indifference; lack of interest
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Nonchalant
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adjective
having an air of easy unconcern or indifference [Taisha] not having interest |
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Noncommittal
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neutral; unpledged; undecided
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Nondescript
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noun, adjective
without a distinctive character and so not easily classified [Barron] adjective lacking distinctive or interesting qualities; dull; drab |
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Nonentity
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noun
person without any special qualities or achievements; unimportant person a person of little consequence or significance |
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Nonflammable
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not easily ignited and not burning rapidly if ignited
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Nonentity
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unimportant person
a person of little consequence or significance |
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Nonplus
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verb
* surprise or puzzle (sb) greatly noun a state of bafflement or perplexity; quandary |
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Nonplused
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greatly surprised
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Nonsense
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meaningless words
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Noose
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loop in one end of a rope, with a knot that allows the loop to be tightened as the other end of the rope is pulled
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Nostalgia
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a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time: a nostalgia for his college days
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Notable
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deserving to be noticed; remarkable
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Notch
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noun
V-shaped cut in an edge or surface verb to cut or make a notch in |
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Notion
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: a theory or belief held by a person or group b : a personal inclination :
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Notoriety
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fame for being bad in some way
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Nourish
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keep alive and well with food
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Nova
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(astronomy) star that suddenly becomes much brighter for a short period
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Novelty
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something new or unusual
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Novice
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person who is new and inexperienced in a job, situation, etc; beginner
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Noxious
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physically harmful or destructive to living beings
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Nuance
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subtle difference in meaning, colour, feeling, etc
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Nubile
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old enough to marry
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Nucleate
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to form into a nucleus; cluster
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Nudge
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to touch or push gently; especially: to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow
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Nugatory
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worthless; pointless; not valid
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Nullify
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make void and null
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Numismatist
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expert in numismatics; collector of coins and medals
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Nuptial
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of marriage or of a wedding
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Nurture
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care for and educate
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Nutrient
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(substance) serving as or providing nourishment, esp for plants or animals
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Nostrum
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cure-all, placebo, questionable remedy
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Noxious
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harmful; injurious
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Nuance
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a subtle distinction or variation
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Nubile
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old enough to marry
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Nucleate
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to form into a nucleus; cluster
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Nudge
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to touch or push gently; especially: to seek the attention of by a push of the elbow
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Nugatory
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worthless; pointless; not valid
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Nullify
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make void and null
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Numb
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without ability to feel or move
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Numismatist
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collector of coins and medals
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Nuptial
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of marriage or of a wedding
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Nurture
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care for and educate
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Nutrient
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(substance) serving as or providing nourishment, esp for plants or animals
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Oaf
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stupid, clumsy and awkward person (usu male)
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Oafish
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a stupid person; boob
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Oasis
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a fertile or green area in an arid region (as a desert)
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Oath
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(words used in making a) solemn promise to do sth or solemn declaration that sth is true (usu appealing to God, etc as a witness)
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Obdurate
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unyielding; hardhearted; intractable
impossible to change; stubborn resistant to persuasion or softening influences hardened and unrepentant; stubborn, inflexible |
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Obfuscate
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to deliberately make confusing
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Obeisance
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deep bow (of respect or obedience)
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Obelisk
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tall pointed stone pillar with four sides, set up as a monument or landmark
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Obituary
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printed notice (eg in a newspaper) of a person's death, often with a short account of his life and achievements
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Objective
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not influenced by personal feelings or opinions; unbiased; fair
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Obligatory
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required by rule, law or custom; compulsory
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Oblige
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to do a favor for
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Oblique
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not straightforward; indirect; also: obscure
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Obliterate
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to remove from existence; destroy utterly all trace, indication, or significance of
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Oblivion
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state of forgetting; state of being unaware or unconscious
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Oblivious
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unaware, having no memory
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Obloquy
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public shame or disgrace; abuse; discredit
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Obnoxious
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very unpleasant; nasty; offensive
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Obscure
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not easily or clearly seen or understood; indistinct; hidden
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Obsequious
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too willing to obey or serve; too respectful (esp in the hope of getting a reward or favour from sb)
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Obsequy
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a funeral rite or ceremony
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Observatory
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a building or place given over to or equipped for observation of natural phenomena (as in astronomy)
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Obsidian
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black volcanic rock
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Obsolete
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no longer used; out of date
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Obsolete
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something that impedes progress or achievement
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Obstinate
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stubborn; hardheaded; uncompromising
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obstreperous
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noisy and uncontrolled; unruly
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Obtain
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to be established, accepted, or customary
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Obtrude
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force (oneself, one's opinions, ideas, etc) upon sb/sth, esp when unwanted
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Obstrusive
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very noticeable or obvious
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Obtuse
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slow to understand; stupid
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Obviate
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to make unnecessary, get rid of
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Occident
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[the Occident:] the countries of the West, i.e. Europe and America
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Occlude
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to obstruct or block
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Occult
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not easily apprehended or understood; abstruse; mysterious
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Occultist
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specialist in treating diseases and defects of the eye
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Ode
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a lyric poem usually marked by exaltation of feeling and style, varying length of line, and complexity of stanza forms
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Odious
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Highly offensive; repugnant; disgusting
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Odium
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general or widespread hatred or disgust felt towards a person or his actions
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Odor
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smell; favor; reputation
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Odoriferous
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* morally offensive; "odoriferous legislation"
* emitting an odor; "odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack" having a natural fragrance; odoriferous spices"; "the odorous air of the orchard"; "the perfumed air of June"; "scented flowers" |
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Odorous
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having a (pleasant or unpleasant) smell
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Odyssey
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long adventurous journey
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Offbeat
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eccentric, unconventional
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Offend
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to cause dislike, anger, or vexation
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Offhand
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without premeditation or preparation; extempore
too casual; abrupt |
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Officious
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too ready or willing to give orders, offer advice or help, or use one's authority; bossy and interfering
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Offish
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somewhat cold and reserved; standoffish
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Ogle
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look or stare at (esp a woman) in a way that suggests sexual interest
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Olfactory
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of or concerned with the sense of smell
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Oligarchy
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form of government in which a small group of people hold all the power
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Ominous
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suggesting that sth bad is about to happen; threatening
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Omnipotent
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having unlimited or very great power
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Omnipresent
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present everywhere
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Omniscient
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knowing everything
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Omnivorous
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(of animals) eating both plants and animal flesh
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Onerous
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troubling; burdensome
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onomatopoeia
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using words that imitate the sound they denote
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Onslaught
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fierce attack
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Onus
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the onus duty or responsibility (for doing sth); burden
The burden or responsibility to something |
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Ooze
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come or flow out slowly
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Opalescent
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changing colour like an opal; iridescent
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Opaque
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not allowing light to pass through; not transparent
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Opiate
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drug containing opium, used to relieve pain or to help sb sleep
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Opine
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to express opinions
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Opportune
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suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence
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Opportunism
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taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
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Oppose
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counterbalance, or contrast
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Oppression
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unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power
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Opprobrious
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showing scorn or reproach
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Opprobrium
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disgrace; contempt; scorn
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Optimist
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person who is always hopeful and expects the best in all things
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Optimization
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making something (as a design, system, or decision) as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible
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Optimum
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best or most favourable
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Opulent
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deluxe: rich and superior in quality; "a princely sum"; "gilded dining rooms"
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Opus
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musical composition: a musical work that has been created;
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Oracle
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prophet: an authoritative person who divines the future
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Oracular
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# of or relating to an oracle; "able by oracular means to expose a witch"
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Oration
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a formal public speech, esp. one delivered on a special occasion, as on an anniversary, at a funeral, or at academic exercises
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Orator
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person who makes formal speeches in public
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Oratorio
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musical composition for solo voices, chorus and orchestra,usu with a Biblical theme
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Ordeal
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difficult or painful experience
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Ordinance
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order, rule or law made by a government or an authority
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Ordination
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ceremony of ordaining (a priest or minister)
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Orgy
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wild party, usu with a lot of drinking and/or sexual activity
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Orient
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the Orient: countries of the (Far) East (eg Japan, China) [Barron]
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Orifice
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outer opening in the body, etc
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Ornate
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richly decorated
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Ornithology
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a branch of zoology dealing with birds
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Orthodox
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generally accepted or approved
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Orthography
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(study or system of) spelling
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Oscillate
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# move repeatedly and regularly from one position to another and back again
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Osseous
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having bones; bony
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Ossify
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become hard like bone; change into bone
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Ostensible
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seeming, appearing as such, professed
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Ostentation
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pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others
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Ostentatious
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(of actions, manner, qualities exhibited, etc.) intended to attract notice:
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Ostracism
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exclusion, by general consent, from social acceptance, privileges, friendship, etc.
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Ostracize
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shut out from society, refuse to meet, talk
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Oust
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remove sb (from a position, job, etc) sometimes in order to take his place
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Outcast
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(person) driven away from home, friends, society, etc; homeless and friendless (person)
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Outlandish
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looking or sounding strange
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Outmaneuver
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to maneuver with better effect than; outwit
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Outmoded
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no longer acceptable, current, or usable
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Outstrip
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run faster than (sb in a race) and leave him behind
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Outwit
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to get the better of by superior cleverness; outsmart
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