Nadir, the opposite of zenith; the lowest point
Narcissus, a daffodil
Necromancer, a sorcerer who communicates with the dead
Neophyte, a beginner
Neoteric, modern
Nepenthe, any drug that heals grief or sorrow; a pitcher plant
Niggardly, parsimonious (not related to the slur in any way)
Nigrescent, black, becoming black
Nil admirari, someone who admires nothing
Nil desperandum, don't despair!
Noblesse oblige, the obligation of the wealthy to be generous and magnanimous to the poor/underprivileged
Noblesse, the noblity
Nocuous, poisonous or harmful
Noli me tangere, do not interfere
Nonpareil, unparalleled; the best person/thing
Noontide, noon
Nosegay, a small bouquet
Nugacity, (Rare) triviality
Obdurate, stubborn
Obeisance, a gesture or expression of respect
Obloquy, disgrace
Obnubilate, to obscure
Obsequious, extremely attentive or obedient
Ocellated, having markings that look like eyes
Odalisque, a female who is a slave/concubine
Odium, public hatred
Oeil-de-boeuf, a small, circular window
Oenophile, a wine connoisseur
Oeuvre, all of one person's literary or artistic works
Officious, meddling or domineering
Olio, a collection
Omnibus, a bus, typically used historically
Onerous, exhausting, burdensome
Onus probandi, burden of proof
Opprobrium, criticism; disgrace
Optimate, a noble in ancient Rome
Oracular, like/of/relating to an oracle; puzzling, mysterious
Oratorical, of/ relating to public speaking
Orient, eastern; the countries in Asia; the luster of a fine pearl
Orison, (Archaic) prayer
Osculate, kiss
Osier, a type of willow tree; any willow
Ostensibly, seemingly, but maybe not
Ostentatious, gaudy, wanting to attract attention
Outré, weird
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