| Obdurate, obliged, obliterate, obloquy, obnoxious, obscene, obtrude, obtuse, obviate, occult |
1. The powerful explosion threatened to _________________________ the entire village, leaving behind only ruins.
2. The party was ruined by the presence of an _________________________ guest who kept insulting others with rude remarks.
3. The safety measures in place _________________________ the risk of accidents in the workplace.
4. The politician’s _________________________ stance on the controversial issue alienated many of his constituents.
5. She felt _________________________ to attend the meeting, even though she was not feeling well.
6. The salesperson tried not to _________________________ and let the customers browse the store at their own pace.
7. The bookstore specializes in rare books, including those about the _________________________ and esoteric knowledge.
8. The actor’s offensive remarks led to a storm of _________________________ on social media, causing damage to his career.
9. Despite the teacher’s clear explanation, he remained _________________________ and couldn’t grasp the concept.
10. The novel was banned in several countries due to its _________________________ content and graphic descriptions.
<Answer>
1. obliterate
2. obnoxious
3. obviate
4. obdurate
5. obliged
6. obtrude
7. occult
8. obloquy
9. obtuse
10. obscene