John's Dictionary of Words You Should Know

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A ~ means it is one of the 110 hardest words on the SAT.

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niggardly-stingy
~nuance-a subtle distinction or shade of difference

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obdurate-stubborn
obstinate-stubborn
olfactory-connected with the sense of smell
~ominous-threatening evil or disaster, inauspicious
optimist-one known for having a hopeful outlook on life
orthodox-conforming to established beliefs, conventional
~ostentatious-fond of conspicuous display, showy, pretentious
overture-an introduction to a musical

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