C1 noun Formel

oblabist

/əˈblæbɪst/

A person who habitually or indiscreetly reveals secrets and private information to others. This term describes someone who cannot restrain their speech regarding confidential matters, often causing social or professional friction.

Exemples

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1

I learned the hard way not to share my secrets with Mark, as he is a notorious oblabist.

I learned the hard way not to share my secrets with Mark, as he is a notorious oblabist.

2

The court expressed concern that the witness might be an oblabist, potentially compromising the sealed testimony.

The court expressed concern that the witness might be an oblabist, potentially compromising the sealed testimony.

3

Seriously, don't be such an oblabist; nobody was supposed to know about the surprise.

Seriously, don't be such an oblabist; nobody was supposed to know about the surprise.

Famille de mots

Nom
oblabist
Verb
oblab
Adverbe
oblabistically
Adjectif
oblabistic
Apparenté
oblabing
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Astuce mémo

Think of the word as someone who 'OB-viously BLABS'. The 'ob-' prefix combined with 'blab' creates 'ob-lab-ist'.

Quiz rapide

The surprise party was ruined because Henry, being a total _____, mentioned the cake to the birthday girl.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : oblabist

Exemples

1

I learned the hard way not to share my secrets with Mark, as he is a notorious oblabist.

everyday

I learned the hard way not to share my secrets with Mark, as he is a notorious oblabist.

2

The court expressed concern that the witness might be an oblabist, potentially compromising the sealed testimony.

formal

The court expressed concern that the witness might be an oblabist, potentially compromising the sealed testimony.

3

Seriously, don't be such an oblabist; nobody was supposed to know about the surprise.

informal

Seriously, don't be such an oblabist; nobody was supposed to know about the surprise.

4

In sociological studies of group dynamics, the oblabist serves as a catalyst for the breakdown of internal trust structures.

academic

In sociological studies of group dynamics, the oblabist serves as a catalyst for the breakdown of internal trust structures.

5

Human resources warned the staff that being an oblabist regarding salary information could lead to disciplinary action.

business

Human resources warned the staff that being an oblabist regarding salary information could lead to disciplinary action.

Famille de mots

Nom
oblabist
Verb
oblab
Adverbe
oblabistically
Adjectif
oblabistic
Apparenté
oblabing

Collocations courantes

notorious oblabist notorious oblabist
compulsive oblabist compulsive oblabist
self-confessed oblabist self-confessed oblabist
accidental oblabist accidental oblabist
unrepentant oblabist unrepentant oblabist

Phrases Courantes

the oblabist's curse

the oblabist's curse

a natural oblabist

a natural oblabist

caught being an oblabist

caught being an oblabist

Souvent confondu avec

oblabist vs oblation

Oblation refers to a religious offering or sacrifice, whereas an oblabist is a person who talks too much.

oblabist vs obscurantist

An obscurantist deliberately withholds information or prevents facts from being known, which is the opposite behavior of an oblabist.

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Notes d'usage

The word is highly specific and rare, often appearing in advanced vocabulary tests or literary contexts to describe the character flaw of talkativeness. It carries a negative connotation regarding a person's reliability.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners may confuse the suffix '-ist' and assume it refers to a professional or specialist rather than someone with a negative behavioral trait.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the word as someone who 'OB-viously BLABS'. The 'ob-' prefix combined with 'blab' creates 'ob-lab-ist'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'ob-' (over/against) and the Middle English 'blabben' (to talk idly), combined with the suffix '-ist' denoting a person who performs an action.

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Takes the plural 'oblabists' Often used with the indefinite article 'an'
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Contexte culturel

In academic or competitive testing (like GRE or SAT prep), such words are used to test a student's ability to decode meaning from prefixes and roots.

Quiz rapide

The surprise party was ruined because Henry, being a total _____, mentioned the cake to the birthday girl.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : oblabist

Mots lis

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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