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