This wordlist is generally used by students preparing for GRE.
Short Definition : related to thinking about something constantly; of an obsession; preoccupying; N. obsession: compulsive preoccupation with a fixed idea; compulsive idea; V. obsess: preoccupy the mind of excessively
Short Definition : black volcanic rock
Short Definition : outmoded; no longer used
Short Definition : physician specializing in delivery(assisting in giving birth) of babies; N. obstetrics; CF. midwife
Short Definition : stubborn; hard to control or treat; Ex. obstinate cough; N. obstinacy
Short Definition : boisterous; noisy and uncontrollable
Short Definition : push (oneself or one's ideas) forward or intrude; impose (oneself or one's ideas) on others; butt in; stick out or extrude; thrust out; Ex. obtrude A on B; ADJ. obtrusive; N. obtrusion; CF. unobtrusiv
Short Definition : blunt; not sharp; stupid; slow in understanding
Short Definition : make unnecessary; get rid of; Ex. obviate the need
Short Definition : the West