Unit 16 Vocab

nepotism

favoritism to relatives

numismatist

a coin collector

obeisance

a bow or similar gesture expressing deep respect

obsequy

a funeral rite or ceremony

obtrude

to force oneself into a situation uninvited

ogre

monster; hideous being

opiate

a narcotic used to cause sleep or bring relief from pain

oscillate

to swing back and forth like a pendulum

ostentatious

marked by conspicuous or pretentious display

oust

(v.) to remove, drive out of a position or place

pacify

to calm down

paean

a song of praise, joy, or triumph

pall

something that covers or conceals

pallid

pale; faint in color

palpable

obvious; capable of being touched or felt

ambi/amphi

both

super

above, beyond

luc/lum

light

magn

great