Vocabulary and Synonyms

Niggardly means stingy or ungenerous. Meager refers to something that is lacking in quantity or quality, which is the closest synonym among the choices.

Obloquy means strong public criticism or verbal abuse, which leads to disgrace or dishonor.

Obsequious means obedient or attentive to an excessive or servile degree. Flattering is the most accurate synonym for this behavior.

Obdurate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action. Adamant means refusing to be persuaded or to change one's mind.

Obeisance is a gesture expressing deferential respect, such as a bow or curtsy.

Obstinate means stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or chosen course of action, despite attempts to persuade one to do so.

Obstreperous means noisy and difficult to control. While 'hostile' is a strong negative, it is often used in this context to describe someone who is aggressive or defiant.

To occlude is to stop, close up, or obstruct. Block is a direct synonym.

Obtuse means annoyingly insensitive or slow to understand. Thickheaded is a common synonym for someone who is slow-witted.

Onerous means involving an amount of effort and difficulty that is oppressively burdensome.

Odious means extremely unpleasant or repulsive. Loathsome is a direct synonym.

Opprobrious means expressing scorn or criticism; it is synonymous with being abusive or insulting.

To ordain means to order or decree something officially. Proclaim is the closest synonym among the choices, as it involves making an official announcement.

To obliterate means to wipe out or destroy completely. Destroy is the direct synonym.

To obfuscate means to make something unclear, obscure, or difficult to understand. Confuse is the correct synonym.