Obscurity

ob·scu·ri·ty play_w(“O0013400″)

 (b-skyr-t, b-)

n. pl. ob·scu·ri·ties

1. Deficiency or absence of light; darkness.

2.

a. The quality or condition of being unknown: “Even utter obscurity need not be an obstacle to [political] success” New Republic.

b. One that is unknown.

3.

a. The quality or condition of being imperfectly known or difficult to understand: “writings meant to be understood . . . by all, composed without deliberate obscurity or hidden motives” National Review.

b. An instance of being imperfectly known or difficult to understand.

Oxymoron

oxymoron – conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence’)

oodles

oo·dles play_w(“O0084200″)

 (dlz)

pl.n. Informal

A great amount or number: oodles of fun.

Obtuse

ob·tuse play_w(“O0017300″)

 (b-ts, -tys, b-)adj. ob·tus·er, ob·tus·est 1.

a. Lacking quickness of perception or intellect.

b. Characterized by a lack of intelligence or sensitivity: an obtuse remark.

c. Not distinctly felt