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2007-01-15 09:47:39 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
what does the prefix ob mean
2007-01-15 09:59:19 · update #1
1. obsequy-a funeral rite or ceremony
2. obtunds-To make less intense; dull or deaden
3. obviate-to anticipate and prevent or eliminate (difficulties, disadvantages, etc.) by effective measures; render unnecessary
4. oboists-players of the oboe
5. obloquy-censure, blame, or abusive language aimed at a person or thing, esp. by numerous persons or by the general public
6. obvolute-rolled or turned in
7. obdurate-unmoved by persuasion, pity, or tender feelings; stubborn; unyielding
8. obturate - to stop up; close
9. obconic-conical, with the attachment at the pointed end
10. obeisant-a movement of the body expressing deep respect or deferential courtesy, as before a superior; a bow, curtsy, or other similar gesture.
and a bonus...
11. obovoid-inversely ovoid; ovoid with the narrow end at the base, as certain fruits.
2007-01-15 10:11:26 · answer #1 · answered by T G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
obliterate -
obsession - too much desire, irrational desire
obtuse - an angle with more than 90 deg in size.
obliging - demanding
obscurantists - people who are scared of the unknown
oboe - a wind instrument
objectivity - rationality, empirical
obelisks - a needle-like land mark.
2007-01-15 19:06:20 · answer #2 · answered by Autisteek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obtuse - an angle more than 90 degrees, or insensitivity
Obstitrician - pregnancy doctor
Obstinate - stubborn
Obfuscate - confuse
Obliterate - wipe out
Obligate - make someone do something
2007-01-15 09:57:56 · answer #3 · answered by KC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obstetrics.
2007-01-15 10:39:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obscure, obvious
2007-01-15 09:53:26 · answer #5 · answered by idkkkk 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Webster will be glad to help you with this.
2007-01-15 09:56:34 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
oblivion
obituary
orbutrator
obverts
obteuration
obtrustion
oberon
obelizes
obtrude
obversion
i know they aren't that hard but who cares
2007-01-15 09:57:39 · answer #7 · answered by Grammar B*@%h 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Obstetrician
Oblivious
Ostentacious
Ordinary
Obedience
O'flaherty
Obliterating
Objectification
Obliqueness
Odontophorus
2007-01-15 09:57:55 · answer #8 · answered by Queen D 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
obscene, obsolete
2007-01-15 09:56:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
obfuscate....... to make things unclear
2007-01-15 09:56:32 · answer #10 · answered by Ted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋