GRE Words Starting With O

23 words found

obdurate

adjective

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

obfuscate

verb

To render obscure, unclear, or unintelligible

objective

adjective

Not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering facts

objurgate

verb

To rebuke severely; to scold harshly

obloquy

noun

Strong public criticism or verbal abuse; disgrace

obscure

adjective

Not discovered or known about; uncertain

obsequious

adjective

Obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree

obsolete

adjective

No longer produced or used; out of date

obstinate

adjective

Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action

obtuse

adjective

Annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand

omen

noun

An event regarded as a sign of future good or evil

ominous

adjective

Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen

opaque

adjective

Not able to be seen through; not transparent; difficult to understand

opprobrium

noun

Harsh criticism or censure; public disgrace

optimistic

adjective

Hopeful and confident about the future

opulent

adjective

Ostentatiously rich and luxurious or lavish

orthodox

adjective

Following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs

ossify

verb

To become rigid or fixed in attitude, opinion, or habit

ostentation

noun

Excessive display of wealth, knowledge, or achievements intended to impress others

ostentatious

adjective

Characterized by vulgar or pretentious display; showy

outrage

noun

An extremely strong reaction of anger, shock, or indignation

overlook

verb

To fail to notice or consider; to ignore deliberately

overt

adjective

Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret

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