Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun
objector
Meaning
a person who expresses opposition or disapproval to something
Example
The objector raised his concerns during the town meeting.
C2 verb
objurgate
Meaning
to scold or rebuke severely
Example
The teacher objurgated the student for being dishonest.
C2 noun
objurgation
Meaning
a harsh scolding or strong rebuke
Example
His misconduct earned him a severe objurgation from the manager.
C2 noun
oblation
Meaning
a religious offering, especially of bread or wine to God
Example
The priest placed the oblation on the altar during the ceremony.
C2 verb
obligate
Meaning
to bind legally or morally; to compel someone to do something
Example
The contract obligates the company to provide timely service.
B2 noun
Obligation
Meaning
a duty or commitment; something that must be done legally or morally
Example
Parents have an obligation to care for their children.
C1 adjective
obligatory
Meaning
Required by a legal, moral, or other rule; compulsory.
Example
Wearing a seatbelt is obligatory in most countries.
B2 verb
oblige
Meaning
to compel or require someone to do something; to help or do a favor
Example
I would be happy to oblige you with the information you need.
C1 adjective
obliging
Meaning
Willing to help or do favors; accommodating.
Example
The staff at the hotel were very obliging and friendly.
C1 adjective
Oblique
Meaning
slanting; diagonal; indirect or evasive
Example
The artist drew an oblique line across the canvas.
C2 noun
obliquity
Meaning
Deviation from moral or usual conduct; indirectness or lack of straightforwardness.
Example
The politician was criticized for the obliquity of his answers.
C1 verb
obliterate
Meaning
To destroy utterly; wipe out completely, to erase or remove something completely.
Example
The storm obliterated entire villages.
C1 noun
oblivion
Meaning
The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; complete forgetfulness.
Example
His name faded into oblivion over time.
C1 adjective
oblivious
Meaning
Being completely unaware of surrounding events.
Example
He was oblivious to the noise around him while reading.
C2 noun
Obloquy
Meaning
harsh criticism or verbal abuse; strong public condemnation
Example
The politician faced obloquy after the scandal.
C1 adjective
Obnoxious
Meaning
extremely unpleasant; offensive; annoying
Example
His obnoxious behavior at the party annoyed everyone.
B2 adjective, verb
obscure
Meaning
Not clearly expressed or understood; to make something difficult to see or understand.
Example
The meaning of the poem was obscure to most readers.
C2 noun
obsequies
Meaning
Funeral rites or ceremonies.
Example
The obsequies for the late leader drew thousands of mourners.
C2 adjective
obsequious
Meaning
Excessively obedient or attentive in a servile way.
Example
The waiter gave an obsequious bow to every customer.
C2 noun
obsequy
Meaning
A funeral rite, usually used in plural form obsequies.
Example
The village gathered for the obsequy of their beloved teacher.
C1 noun
observance
Meaning
The practice of following a custom, rule, or religious law.
Example
The festival is held in observance of a centuries-old tradition.
C1 adjective
Observant
Meaning
quick to notice things; watchful; attentive
Example
The observant detective noticed every small detail at the crime scene.
B2 noun
Observation
Meaning
the action of watching something carefully; a comment or remark
Example
The scientist made careful observations of the experiment.
B2 noun
observations
Meaning
The action or process of observing something carefully.
Example
Observations of distant galaxies provide new insights.