Grade 5 - vocabulary - set 16

What does the word "Noxious" mean?

• Pleasant

• Unwholesome or harmful

• Friendly

• Joyful

What is the meaning of "Obdurate"?

• Flexible

• Stubborn

• Kind

• Gentle

What does "Obscurity" refer to?

• Brightness

• The condition of being unknown

• Clarity

• Fame

What does "Obsolete" mean?

• Modern

• No longer in use; outmoded or old-fashioned

• Popular

• Current

What is the meaning of "Obtuse"?

• Sharp

• Lacking intellectual clarity; blunt, or slow-witted

• Clever

• Quick

What does "Obviate" mean?

• To create

• To render unnecessary

• To complicate

• To confuse

What is the meaning of "Odious"?

• Pleasant

• Arousing or deserving strong hatred

• Attractive

• Delightful

What does "Onerous" mean?

• Easy

• Very troublesome or oppressively difficult

• Simple

• Light

What is the meaning of "Ostracise"?

• To include

• To eliminate from a group

• To welcome

• To embrace

What does "Paradox" mean?

• A simple truth

• A self-contradiction; something that appears to be self-contradictory, but is nonetheless true

• A clear statement

• A straightforward fact