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GRE: Set 30
noisome-opprobrious
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01/23/2011
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noisome
 Definition
stinking, putrid
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nomenclature
 Definition
terms used in a particular science or discipline
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non sequitur
 Definition
conclusion not following from apparent evidence
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nonentity
 Definition
an insignificant person
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novitiate
 Definition
period of being a beginner or novice
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nuance
 Definition
shade of meaning
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numismatics
 Definition
coin collecting
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nuptial
 Definition
relating to marriage
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obdurate
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stubborn
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obeisance
 Definition
a show of respect or submission
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obfuscate
 Definition
to confuse, obscure
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objurgate
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scold
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obloquy
 Definition
abusive language; ill repute
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obsequious
 Definition
overly submissive, brown-nosing
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obsequy
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funeral ceremony
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obstinate
 Definition
stubborn
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obstreperous
 Definition
troublesome, boisterous, unruly
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obtrusive
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pushy, too conspicuous
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obtuse
 Definition
insensitive, stupid, dull
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obviate
 Definition
to make unnecessary; to anticipate and prevent
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odious
 Definition
hateful, contemptible
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officious
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too helpful, meddlesome
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offshoot
 Definition
branch
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ominous
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menacing, threatening, indicating misfortune \
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omnipotent
 Definition
having unlimited power
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onerous
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burdensome
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ontology
 Definition
theory about the nature of existence
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opalescent
 Definition
iridescent, displaying colors
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opine
 Definition
to express an opinion
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opprobrious
 Definition
disgraceful, contemptuous
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