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| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| opaque | adj. | She wanted opaque paint on the walls. | not reflecting light; having no luster |
| opportune | adj. | Today has become an opportune time to ask. | right for a purpose |
| optic | adj. | The explosion damaged his optic nerve. | of or relating to the eyes |
| optimistic | adj. | I am optimistic about an good outcome. | one who expects a favorable outcome |
| opulence | noun | His mansion reflected extreme opulence. | exhibits extravagant wealth |
| ordain | verb | The outcome seemed to be ordained. | prearranged; predestined |
| verb | He was ordained as a Baptist Pastor. | confer holy orders on | |
| ordeal | noun | The ordeal of battle came to an end. | difficult or painful experience |
| ordinal | adj. | He obtained the ordinal rank of second. | word numbers; first, second, sixth |
| orthodox | adj. | He did not do it in an orthodox manner. | adhering to a commonly accepted way |