Vocabulary Cards C2
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C2 verb
obtrude
obstruir
Meaning
to force oneself or one's ideas into a situation uninvited or inappropriately
Example
He didn’t want to obtrude into their private conversation.
C2 adjective
obtrusive
obtrusivo
Meaning
noticeable in an unpleasant or unwelcome way; intrusive
Example
The advertisement was so obtrusive that it ruined the user’s experience.
C2 verb
obvert
invertir
Meaning
To turn something so as to face in a different direction; in logic, to convert a proposition by negating both subject and predicate.
Example
The teacher asked the students to obvert the statement for practice.
C2 verb
obviate
eliminar
Meaning
To remove a need or difficulty; to prevent or avoid something.
Example
This new system obviates the need for manual data entry.
C2 noun
occident
occidente
Meaning
The countries of the West, especially Europe and America.
Example
The Occident has a long history of philosophical thought.
C2 verb
occlude
ocluir
Meaning
To block or close up an opening or passage.
Example
The pipe was occluded by mineral deposits.
C2 noun
ocean stratification
estratificación oceánica
Meaning
The formation of layers in ocean water due to differences in density.
Example
Ocean stratification affects marine biodiversity.
C2 noun
octavo
octavo (tamaño de libro resultante de doblar una hoja en ocho partes)
Meaning
A size of book page resulting from folding a sheet of paper into eight leaves (sixteen pages).
Example
The old library contained rare octavo editions of Shakespeare.
C2 noun
octogenarian
octogenario
Meaning
A person who is between 80 and 89 years old.
Example
The octogenarian still jogs every morning to stay healthy.
C2 adjective
ocular
ocular
Meaning
Relating to the eye or vision.
Example
The patient was referred to a specialist for ocular treatment.
C2 noun
oculist
optometrista
Meaning
An old-fashioned term for an eye doctor or ophthalmologist.
Example
The village oculist was known for treating various eye diseases.
C2 noun
ode
oda
Meaning
a lyrical poem, often expressing praise or strong emotions
Example
The poet wrote an ode to the beauty of nature.
C2 adjective
odious
odioso
Meaning
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
Example
The dictator was remembered for his odious crimes.
C2 noun
odium
odio
Meaning
general or widespread hatred or disgust directed toward someone as a result of their actions
Example
The scandal brought public odium on the corrupt minister.
C2 adjective
odoriferous
fragante
Meaning
having or giving off a smell, especially a strong or pleasant one
Example
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers.
C2 adjective
Odorous
fragante; aromático
Meaning
having a strong smell; fragrant; aromatic
Example
The garden was filled with odorous flowers.
C2 adjective
off-key
desafinado
Meaning
out of tune; not in accordance with expected standards
Example
The singer was slightly off-key during the performance.
C2 noun
offal
vísceras
Meaning
the internal organs and entrails of an animal used as food; waste parts
Example
The butcher prepared sausages using pork offal.
C2 adjective
offbeat
inusual
Meaning
Unusual, unconventional, or different from the norm.
Example
She has a very offbeat sense of humor.
C2 noun
offertory
ofrenda
Meaning
The part of a religious service when offerings are collected; the offering itself.
Example
The offertory was taken during the Sunday service.
C2 adjective
officious
entrometido
Meaning
Excessively eager to offer unwanted help or advice; meddlesome.
Example
The officious guard kept interrupting the visitors with unnecessary instructions.
C2 adjective
offish
distante
Meaning
Unfriendly, distant, or reserved in manner.
Example
He seemed offish at the party and avoided most conversations.
C2 verb
ogle
mirar lascivamente
Meaning
To look at someone with obvious sexual interest.
Example
He kept ogling the models on the runway.
C2 noun
ogre
ogro
Meaning
A mythical monster, often depicted as large, hideous, and cruel; metaphorically, a cruel or terrifying person.
Example
The villagers feared the ogre who lived in the dark forest.