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Noun: narcissism Pronunciation: (naa(r),si-zum) Narcissism meaning:  Love of or sexual desire for one’s own body. Egoism. Exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself. Synonyms: self-love, egocentricity, egomania, self-concern. Quotations:  Jules Carlysle – America has been knocked-up with democracy’s …

Noun: keg Pronunciation: (keg) Keg meaning: A small cask or barrel for holding or serving something like beer. The quantity contained in a keg. Synonyms: cask, barrel, firkin, hogshead Quotations: Robert Browning – Rats! They …

Noun: knack Pronunciation: (nak) Knack meaning: An ability, talent or special skill needed to do something. Clever way of doing something or a clever trick or strategy. Synonyms: trick, stratagem, gimmick Quotations: Jen Banford – …

Noun: kudos Pronunciation: (koo-dowz) Kudos meaning:  An expression of commendation and approval. Praise or respect that you get because of something you have achieved. Synonyms: acclaim, accolade, applause, congratulations, hats off, pat on the back, …

Verb: ostracize Pronunciation: (‘os-tru,sIz) Ostracize meaning:  Expel from a community or group. Avoid speaking to or dealing with. Synonyms: banish, cast out, shun Quotations:  William Roderick – That day, I did what I had to do, It’s good …

Noun: orison Pronunciation: (or-i-zun) Orison meaning: Reverent petition to a deity. Synonyms: prayer, petition. Quotations: St. Teresa of Avila – Learn to self-conquest, persevere thus for a time, and you will perceive very clearly the advantage which you …

Adjective: obstinate Pronunciation: (ob-sti-nut) Obstinate meaning: Very difficult to deal with or not easily subdued or removed. Resistant to guidance or discipline. Always tending to do the opposite of what is normal or wanted.In other …

Noun: oblivion Pronunciation: (u’bli-vee-un) Oblivion meaning: Total forgetfulness. The state of being unconscious or unaware or the state of not knowing what is going on around you. oblivions Quotations: Johnny Cash – The Master of Life’s been good …

Verb: obfuscate Pronunciation: (,ob-fu’skeyt) Obfuscate meaning: To make obscure or unclear.To make more difficult to understand. Synonyms: confuse, becloud, blur Derived forms: obfuscated, obfuscates, obfuscating Quotations: Nell Minow – You’re supposed to tell the truth and be open …

Noun: outcast Pronunciation: (‘awt,kast) Outcast meaning: A person who is rejected from the society or home. Adjective: outcast Meaning: Excluded from a society. Synonyms: castaway, castoff, reject Derived forms: outcasts Quotations: Ludwig van Beethoven – My misfortune …