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GRE W-32

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obsidian
black volcanic rock
The deposits of obsidian on the mountain slopes were an indication that the volcano had erupted in ancient times
obsequy
funeral ceremony
Hundreds paid their last respects his obsequies.
obsequious
slavishly attentive; servile; sycophantic
Helen valued people who behaved as if they respected themselves; nothing irritated her more than an excessively obsequious waiter or a fawning salesclerk.
obliterate
destroy completely
The tidal wave obliterated several island villagers.
obfuscate
confuse; muddle; cause of confusion; make needlessly complex
Was the president's spokesman trying to clarify the Whitewater mystery, or was he trying to obfuscate the issue so the voters would never figure out what went on.
obdurate
stubborn
He was obdurate in his refusal to listen to our complaints
nubile
marriageable
nuance
shade of difference in meaning or color; subtle distinction
Jody gazed at the Monet landscape for an hour, appreciating every subtle nuance of color in the painting.
noxious
harmful
We must trace the source of these noxious gases before they asphyxiate us.
nostrum
questionable medicine
No quack selling nostrums is going to cheat me.
nonplus
bring to a halt by confusion; perplex
Jack's uncharacteristic rudeness nonplussed Jill, leaving her uncertain how to react.
nonchalance
indifference; lack of concern; composure
Cool, calm, and collected under fire, James Bond shows remarkable nonchalance in the face of danger.
niggle
spend too much time on minor points; carp
Let's not niggle over details.
nexus
connection
I fail to see the nexus that binds these two widely separated events
nettle
annoy; vex
Don't let her nettle you with her sarcastic remarks.
nemesis
someone seeking revenge
Abandoned in a small boat, the vengeful Captain Bligh vowed to be the nemesis of Fletcher Christian and his fellow mutineers.
nebulous
vague; hazy; cloudy
Phil and David tried to come up with a clear, intelligible business plan, not some hazy,nebulous proposal.
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