Oct 28, 2017
295. Obfuscate
O. B. F. U. S. C. A. T. E. — [Model?]. Confuse. Complicate.
The antonym for obfuscate is clarify.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ Stop obfuscating the issue with your irrelevant statistics.- 296. Obliterate
B. L. I. T. E. R. A. T. E. — Destroy. Eliminate. Wipe out.
For example.
⇢ The empire obliterated the opposing army. - 297. Obsession
O. B. S. E. S. S. I. O. N. — Fixation. Fascination.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ Her obsession with cleaning makes [are hard?] to live with. - 298. Obsolete
O. B. S. O. L. E. T. E. — Outdated. No longer useful.
The antonym for obsolete is up to date.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ His computer is obsolete so he will have to purchase a newer one. - 299. Obstruct
O. B. S. T. R. U. C. T. — Block. Hinder.
The antonym for obstruct is to clear.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ The patient’s airway was obstructed. - 300. Obtrusive
O. B. T. R. U. S. I. V. E. — Interfering. Intruding.
For example.
⇢ We selected the medical treatment because we felt surgery was unnecessarily obtrusive. - 301. Obviate
O. B. V. I. A. T. E. — Prevent. Preclude. Avert.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The last minute peace treaty obviated a [full out?] war. - 302. Occasion
O. C. C. A. S. I. O. N. — Incident. Event. Time.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ Weddings are happy occasions. - 303. Omnipotent
O. M. N. I. P. O. T. E. N. T. — All powerful. Invincible.
The antonym for omnipotent is powerless.
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⇢ Many people believe in a god is omnipotent. But some believe that god is limited by the laws of nature. - 304. Onus
O. N. U. S. — Responsibility. Burden.
For example.
⇢ In terms of teaching values to children the onus is on the parents. - 305. Opaque
O. P. A. Q. U. E. — Solid. Dance.
The antonym for opaque is transparent.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ The opaque curtains did not let any sunlight in the room. - 306. Operate
O. P. E. R. A. T. E. — Manage. Run. Conduct.
The following sentence illustrates its usage.
⇢ The construction worker operated the dump truck. - 307. Ornate
O. R. N. A. T. E. — Elaborate. Complex.
The antonym for ornate is simple.
Listen to its usage in this sentence.
⇢ This furniture is too ornate from my simple tastes. - 308. Orthodox
O. R. T. H. O. D. O. X. — Conventional. Traditional.
The antonym for orthodox is unorthodox.
Note how the word is used in this sentence.
⇢ Orthodox religions have very strict rules. - 309. Overwhelmed
O. V. E. R. W. H. E. L. M. — Overpower. Overcome. Engulf.
The antonym for overwhelm is capitulate.
For example.
⇢ Students can be overwhelmed by all the choices in college.
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