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Usage

• opprobrium

  Opprobrium is strong criticism of something that someone has done, especially when expressed publicly; it is also the shame that arises from such an activity.

• inopportune

  When something happens at an inopportune time it is inconvenient or not suitable.

• oppress

  If you are oppressed by someone or something, you are beaten down, troubled, or burdened by them or it.

• opportunity

  An opportunity is something positive or good that is offered to you that you can choose to do if you want.

• opposite

  The opposite of something is a completely different thing, such as dark instead of light, or hot instead of cold.

• opponent

  An opponent is someone who plays against you in a match or game of some kind.