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TIA S4/5 Vocab 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Nepotism (n) | favoritism by a boss shown toward a relative, especially in hiring for a job |
| Numismatist (n) | coin collector |
| Obeisance (n) | a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect |
| Obsequy (n) | a funeral rite or ceremony |
| Obtrude (v) | to force oneself upon others unasked or unwanted; to push out |
| Ogre (n) | monster; hideous being |
| Opiate (n) | a narcotic; anything causing sleep or bringing relief |
| Oscillate (v) | to swing or move back and forth like a pendulum |
| Ostentatious (adj) | marked by conspicuous, showy, or pretentious display |
| Oust (v) | to drive out; expel; dispossess |
| Pacify (v) | to calm down |
| Paean (n) | song of praise or joy |
| Pall (n) | something that covers or conceals |
| Pallid (adj) | pale; faint in color |
| Palpable (adj) | obvious; capable of being touched or felt |