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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

obloquy

IPA: /ˈɒbləkwɪ/

KK: /ˈɑbloʊkwɪ/

noun

Definition: Harsh criticism or public shame that someone receives, often due to negative remarks or accusations.

Example: The politician faced a lot of obloquy after the scandal was revealed.

obnoxious

IPA: /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

KK: /əbˈnɑkʃəs/

adjective

Definition: Very annoying or offensive; something that people find unpleasant or objectionable.

Example: His obnoxious behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

obnoxiously

IPA: /əbˈnɒkʃəsli/

KK: /əbˈnɑkʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is very unpleasant or offensive to others.

Example: He spoke obnoxiously during the meeting, making everyone uncomfortable.

obnoxiousness

IPA: /əbˈnɒkʃəsnəs/

KK: /əbˈnɑkʃəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very unpleasant or offensive to others.

Example: His obnoxiousness made it difficult for anyone to enjoy the party.

obnubilate

IPA: //ɒbˈnjuːbɪleɪt//

KK: /ɑbˈnʊbɪˌleɪt/

adjective

Definition: Not clear or obscured, often used to describe something that is clouded or difficult to see through.

Example: The view was obnubilate due to the thick fog covering the landscape.

verb

Definition: To make something unclear or difficult to see; to obscure or cover up.

Example: The fog began to obnubilate the landscape, making it hard to see the mountains.

obnubilation

IPA: //ɒbˌnjuːbɪˈleɪʃən//

KK: /ɑbˌnuːbɪˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of making something unclear or difficult to understand, often referring to a state of confusion or obscurity in thought.

Example: After the long meeting, there was a sense of obnubilation among the team members about the project's direction.

obscene

IPA: //əbˈsiːn//

KK: /əbˈsin/

adjective

Definition: Something that is offensive or disgusting, especially in a way that goes against accepted standards of decency.

Example: The movie was criticized for its obscene content and language.

obscenely

IPA: /əbˈsiːnli/

KK: /əbˈsini/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is shocking or offensive, often because it is excessively inappropriate or vulgar.

Example: The comedian's jokes were obscenely funny, pushing the boundaries of good taste.

obscener

IPA: /əbˈsiːnər/

KK: /ɑbˈsiniər/

adjective

Definition: More offensive or indecent than something else.

Example: The movie was considered even obscener than the last one.

obscenest

IPA: //əbˈsiːnɪst//

KK: /əbˈsiniːst/

adjective

Definition: The most offensive or disgusting in nature, often referring to something that is morally unacceptable or indecent.

Example: The comedian's jokes were considered the obscenest of the night, shocking many in the audience.

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