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1. obdurate (adj.) – unyielding to persuasion
Example: The obdurate old man refused to take pity on the kittens.
Synonyms: stubborn, inflexible, adamant
Antonyms: compliant, yielding
Nepali Meaning: हठी, अडिग
Nepali Example: हठी बुढाले बिरालाका बच्चाहरूप्रति दया देखाउन अस्वीकार गरे।
2. obfuscate (v.) – to make incomprehensible
Example: The detective obfuscated the truth to avoid answering questions.
Synonyms: confuse, obscure, bewilder
Antonyms: clarify, explain
Nepali Meaning: अस्पष्ट पार्नु, उल्झाउनु
Nepali Example: जासूसले प्रश्नको जवाफ नदिन सत्यलाई अस्पष्ट पारे।
3. oblique (adj.) – not straightforward
Example: Martin’s oblique language confused his listeners.
Synonyms: indirect, evasive, roundabout
Antonyms: direct, straightforward
Nepali Meaning: अप्रत्यक्ष, टेढो
Nepali Example: मार्टिनको अप्रत्यक्ष भाषाले श्रोताहरूलाई उल्झाएको थियो।
4. oblivious (adj.) – lacking awareness
Example: Oblivious to the burning smell, my father didn’t notice the burnt rolls.
Synonyms: unaware, unconscious, heedless
Antonyms: aware, conscious
Nepali Meaning: बेखबर, अनभिज्ञ
Nepali Example: जलेको गन्धप्रति बेखबर बुबाले पोलिएका रोलहरू धेरै ढिलो देखे।
5. obscure (adj.) – unclear, partially hidden
Example: His features were obscure in the shadows.
Synonyms: vague, ambiguous, indistinct
Antonyms: clear, obvious
Nepali Meaning: अस्पष्ट, गोप्य
Nepali Example: छायामा उनको चेहरा अस्पष्ट देखिन्थ्यो।
6. obsequious (adj.) – excessively submissive
Example: Mark obeyed Janet’s every request in an obsequious manner.
Synonyms: servile, fawning, sycophantic
Antonyms: assertive, independent
Nepali Meaning: चाप्लुस, अति आज्ञाकारी
Nepali Example: मार्कले जेनेटको हरेक आज्ञालाई चाप्लुस ढंगमा पालन गर्थे।
7. obsolete (adj.) – no longer used
Example: Eight-track players are now entirely obsolete.
Synonyms: outdated, antiquated, archaic
Antonyms: current, modern
Nepali Meaning: अप्रचलित, पुरानो
Nepali Example: एट-ट्र्याक प्लेयरहरू अहिले पूर्ण रूपमा अप्रचलित भएका छन्।
8. obstinate (adj.) – stubborn
Example: The obstinate child refused to leave without candy.
Synonyms: stubborn, headstrong, unyielding
Antonyms: compliant, agreeable
Nepali Meaning: जिद्दी, हठी
Nepali Example: जिद्दी केटाले क्यान्डी नपाएको खण्डमा पसल छोड्न अस्वीकार गर्यो।
9. obstreperous (adj.) – noisy, unruly
Example: Billy’s obstreperous behavior got him kicked out of the library.
Synonyms: boisterous, rowdy, disruptive
Antonyms: quiet, orderly
Nepali Meaning: हुल्लडबाज, अनुशासनहीन
Nepali Example: बिल्लीको हुल्लडबाज व्यवहारले उसलाई पुस्तकालयबाट निकालियो।
10. obtuse (adj.) – lacking quick intellect
Example: The prime minister’s obtuse approach risked war.
Synonyms: dull, stupid, insensitive
Antonyms: sharp, perceptive
Nepali Meaning: मुर्ख, बुद्धिहीन
Nepali Example: प्रधानमन्त्रीको मुर्खतापूर्ण नीतिले युद्धको जोखिम बढायो।
11. odious (adj.) – instilling hatred
Example: Mark hated his odious task of cleaning the litter box.
Synonyms: disgusting, repulsive, abhorrent
Antonyms: pleasant, delightful
Nepali Meaning: घृणित, जुगुप्साजनक
Nepali Example: मार्कले बिरालाको ट्वायलेट सफा गर्ने घृणित कामलाई मन पराउँदैनथ्यो।
12. officious (adj.) – offering unwanted help
Example: Brenda resented Allan’s officious suggestions about her artwork.
Synonyms: meddlesome, intrusive, pushy
Antonyms: unobtrusive, reserved
Nepali Meaning: अनावश्यक हस्तक्षेप गर्ने
Nepali Example: ब्रेन्डाले एलनको अनावश्यक सुझावहरूप्रति रिस देखाइन्।
13. ominous (adj.) – foreboding evil
Example: The fortuneteller’s ominous words haunted me.
Synonyms: threatening, menacing, sinister
Antonyms: auspicious, promising
Nepali Meaning: अमङ्गलसूचक, डरलाग्दो
Nepali Example: ज्योतिषीको अमङ्गलसूचक शब्दहरूले मलाई सताए।
14. onerous (adj.) – burdensome
Example: The opulent estate’s onerous mortgage troubled my parents.
Synonyms: arduous, oppressive, taxing
Antonyms: easy, effortless
Nepali Meaning: बोझिलो, कष्टदायक
Nepali Example: भव्य घरको बोझिलो ब्याजले मेरा आमाबुबालाई चिन्तित बनायो।
15. opulent (adj.) – richly abundant
Example: The dictator’s opulent furnishings contrasted with subjects’ poverty.
Synonyms: luxurious, sumptuous, lavish
Antonyms: modest, meager
Nepali Meaning: विलासित, धनधान्यले भरिपूर्ण
Nepali Example: तानाशाहको विलासित सामान जनताको गरीबीसँग विपरीत थियो।
16. oration (n.) – formal speech
Example: The prime minister’s oration was interrupted by parliament.
Synonyms: address, discourse, declamation
Antonyms: conversation, dialogue
Nepali Meaning: भाषण, व्याख्यान
Nepali Example: प्रधानमन्त्रीको भाषण संसदद्वारा बाधित भयो।
17. ornate (adj.) – highly decorated
Example: The car’s ornate styling couldn’t compensate for its poor engine.
Synonyms: elaborate, embellished, baroque
Antonyms: plain, simple
Nepali Meaning: अलंकृत, सजिएको
Nepali Example: कारको अलंकृत डिजाइनले यसको खराब इन्जिनलाई क्षतिपूर्ति गर्न सकेन।
18. orthodox (adj.) – conventional
Example: The company’s orthodox policies led to dwindling profits.
Synonyms: traditional, conservative, conventional
Antonyms: unconventional, radical
Nepali Meaning: परम्परागत, रूढिवादी
Nepali Example: कम्पनीको परम्परागत नीतिहरूले घट्दो मुनाफालाई जन्म दियो।
19. oscillate (v.) – to sway between
Example: My uncle oscillated between buying a station wagon or sports car.
Synonyms: vacillate, waver, fluctuate
Antonyms: decide, resolve
Nepali Meaning: दोलन गर्नु, डगमगाउनु
Nepali Example: मेरो काका स्टेसन वागन वा स्पोर्ट्स कार किन्नेबिच दोलन गर्थे।
20. ostensible (adj.) – appearing as such
Example: Jack’s ostensible reason was cost, but he really feared flying.
Synonyms: apparent, seeming, superficial
Antonyms: actual, real
Nepali Meaning: प्रत्यक्ष, देखिने
Nepali Example: ज्याकको देखिने कारण खर्च थियो, तर वास्तवमा उसले उडानलाई डराएको थियो।
21. ostentatious (adj.) – excessively showy
Example: The tour focused on the palace’s ostentatious decorations.
Synonyms: flashy, gaudy, pretentious
Antonyms: modest, restrained
Nepali Meaning: दिखाउनी, आडम्बरपूर्ण
Nepali Example: भ्रमणले दरबारको आडम्बरपूर्ण सजावटमा ध्यान केन्द्रित गर्यो।
22. ostracism (n.) – exclusion from a group
Example: Beth risked ostracism if her roommates discovered her flatulence.
Synonyms: exclusion, banishment, shunning
Antonyms: acceptance, inclusion
Nepali Meaning: बहिष्कार, समूहबाट निकाल्ने क्रिया
Nepali Example: बेथले आफ्ना साथीहरूले उनको पादताप पत्ता लगाएमा बहिष्कारको जोखिम उठाइन्।