necrology :: obituary notice; list of the dead
necromancy :: black magic; dealings with the dead
negation :: denial
nemesis :: revenging agent
neophyte :: recent convert; beginner
nepotism :: favoritism to a relative
nexus :: connection
nib :: beak; pen point
nicety :: precision; minute distinction
nirvana :: the ideal state in Buddhist teachings
non sequitor :: a conclusion that does not follow from the facts stated
nonchalance :: indifference; lack of interest
nonentity :: nonexistence; person of no importance
nosegay :: fragrant bouquet
nostalgia :: homesickness; longing for the past
novice :: beginner
nuance :: shade of difference in meaning or color
numismatist :: person who collects coins
oaf :: stupid, awkward person
obeisance :: bow
obelisk :: tall column tapering and ending in a pyramid
obituary :: death notice
objurgation :: severe rebuke; scolding
oblation :: the Eucharist; pious donation
obliquity :: departure from right principle; perversity
oblivion :: forgetfulness
obloquy :: slander; disgrace; infamy
obsession :: fixed idea; continued brooding
obsidian :: black volcanic rock
obstetrician :: physician specializing in delivery of babies
Occident :: the West
oculist :: physician who specializes in treatment of the eyes
odium :: repugnance; dislike
offal :: waste; garbage
offertory :: collection of money at religious ceremony
oligarchy :: government by a few
onomatopoeia :: words formed in imitation of natural sounds
onslaught :: vicious assault
onus :: burden; responsibility
opiate :: sleep producer; deadener of pain