Materialism: A preoccupation with material possessions and wealth, often to the exclusion of spiritual or intellectual concerns.
Sentence: His relentless pursuit of materialism left him feeling empty and unfulfilled, devoid of deeper connections or meaningful experiences.
Methodical: Characterized by systematic and orderly approaches to tasks or problems.
Sentence: She approached her research in a methodical manner, meticulously organizing her notes and following a carefully structured plan.
Meticulous: Showing great attention to detail; careful and precise.
Sentence: The artist's meticulous brushstrokes captured every intricate detail of the landscape, creating a stunningly realistic painting.
Miserly: Extremely reluctant to spend money; stingy.
Sentence: Despite his immense wealth, he was known for his miserly habits, refusing to indulge in even the simplest luxuries.
Mitigate: To make less severe, serious, or painful; alleviate.
Sentence: Efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change must be implemented urgently to protect the planet and future generations.
Morose: Sullen, gloomy, or ill-tempered.
Sentence: After receiving the bad news, he became increasingly morose, withdrawing from social interactions and preferring solitude.
Mundane: Lacking interest or excitement; dull; ordinary.
Sentence: The mundane routine of daily life often left her yearning for adventure and new experiences.
Negate: To nullify, deny, or make ineffective; to cancel out.
Sentence: The positive effects of her hard work were negated by her careless mistakes, leading to a disappointing outcome.
Nonchalance: The state or quality of being coolly unconcerned or indifferent.
Sentence: He faced the daunting challenge with remarkable nonchalance, as if he had nothing to lose.
Notoriety: The state of being widely known, especially for some unfavorable reason.
Sentence: The once-respected politician's career was overshadowed by scandal, earning him notoriety in the media.
Novelty: The quality of being new, original, or unusual.
Sentence: The novelty of the gadget wore off quickly once people realized it lacked practical functionality.
Nurture: To care for and encourage the growth or development of someone or something.
Sentence: It's important to nurture relationships with kindness and understanding to maintain strong connections with others.
Obliterate: To destroy completely; wipe out.
Sentence: The powerful bomb had the capacity to obliterate entire buildings, leaving behind only rubble and debris.
Oblivion: The state of being unaware or unconscious of what is happening; the state of being forgotten.
Sentence: His mind wandered into oblivion as he lost himself in the mesmerizing rhythm of the music.
Obscure (V): To conceal or make unclear; to keep from being seen or heard.
Sentence: The dense fog obscured the view, making it difficult to navigate through the unfamiliar terrain.
Obstinate: Stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion, course of action, or attitude.
Sentence: Despite numerous attempts to persuade him otherwise, he remained obstinate in his decision to quit his job.
Ominous: Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; foreboding.
Sentence: The ominous clouds on the horizon signaled an approaching storm, prompting people to seek shelter.
Opaque: Not transparent or translucent; impenetrable to light; difficult to understand or interpret.
Sentence: The meaning of his cryptic message remained opaque, leaving everyone puzzled and confused.
Opportunist: A person who takes advantage of opportunities as and when they arise, regardless of principle.
Sentence: He was often criticized for being an opportunist, always seeking personal gain without considering the consequences for others.