oaf n. an awkward stupid person
oafish adj. ill-mannered and coarse and contemptible in behavior or appearance; her stupid oafish husband
oak adj. consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree; a solid oak table@n. the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring; a deciduous tree of the genus Quercus; has acorns and lobed leaves
oaken adj. consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree; the old oaken bucket
oakum n. loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
oar n. an implement used to propel or steer a boat
oarfish n. thin deep-water tropical fish 20 to 30 feet long having a red dorsal fin
oarlock n. a device attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
oarsman n. someone who rows a boat
oarsmanship n. skill as an oarsman
oarswoman n. a woman oarsman
oasis n. a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface); place of safety or sanctuary
oast n. a kiln for drying hops
oat n. annual grass of Europe and North Africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats'); seed of the annual grass Avena sativa (spoken of primarily in the plural as `oats')
oatcake n. thin flat unleavened cake of baked oatmeal
oaten adj. of or related to or derived from oats; oaten bread
oath n. profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger; swearing to the truth of a statement; to lie under oath is to become subject to prosecution for perjury
oatmeal n. porridge made of rolled oats; meal used for making porridge e.g.
obbligato n. a persistent but subordinate motif; a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission
obduracy n. resoluteness by virtue of being unyielding and inflexible
obdurate adj. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing; showing unfeeling resistance to tender feelings; the child's misery would move even the most obdurate heart
obdurately adv. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
obeah n. a religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery; practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas
obeche n. the wood of an African obeche tree; used especially for veneering; large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
obechi n. large west African tree having large palmately lobed leaves and axillary cymose panicles of small white flowers and one-winged seeds; yields soft white to pale yellow wood
obedience n. dutiful or submissive behavior; the trait of being willing to obey; behavior intended to please your parents; their children were never very strong on obedience
obedient adj. dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority; an obedient soldier
obediently adv. in an obedient manner; obediently she slipped off her right shoe and stocking
obeisance n. bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame
obelisk n. a stone pillar having a rectangular cross section tapering towards a pyramidal top; a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
obese adj. excessively fat
obesity n. more than average fatness
obey v. be obedient to
obfuscate v. make obscure or unclear
obfuscation n. confusion resulting from failure to understand
obi n. a religious belief of African origin involving witchcraft and sorcery; practiced in parts of the West Indies and tropical Americas
obiism n. belief in a kind of sorcery that originated in Africa and is practiced in the West Indies
obit n. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
obituary n. a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography
object v. express or raise an objection or protest@n. a physical (tangible and visible) entity; the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable); the sole object of her trip was to see her children
objectification n. representing as an object
objectify v. to make objective
objection n. an expression of opposition to a course of action; the speech act of objecting; the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent
objectionable adj. causing disapproval or protest; a vulgar and objectionable person; liable to objection or debate; used of something one might take exception to; found the politician's views objectionable
objectionably adv. in an obnoxious manner
objective n. the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)@adj. undistorted by emotion or personal bias; based on observable phenomena; an objective appraisal
objectively adv. with objectivity; we must look at the facts objectively
objectiveness n. judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
objectivity n. judgment based on observable phenomena and uninfluenced by emotions or personal prejudices
objector n. a person who dissents from some established policy
objet d'art n. pl. objets d'art; an article of artistic worth; curio
objurgate v. express strong disapproval of; censure severely
objurgation n. rebuking a person harshly
oblanceolate adj. of a leaf shape; having a broad rounded apex and a tapering base
oblate adj. having the equatorial diameter greater than the polar diameter; being flattened at the poles
oblateness n. the property possessed by a rounded shape that is flattened at the poles; the oblateness of the planet
oblation n. the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
obligate adj. (biology) restricted to a particular condition of life; an obligate anaerobe can survive only in the absence of OXYGen; being under moral or legal obligation@v. force or compel somebody to do something
obligated adj. caused by law or conscience to follow a certain course; felt obligated to repay the kindness
obligation n. the social force that binds you to your obligations and the courses of action demanded by that force; the state of having financial obligations; a legal agreement specifying a payment or action and the penalty for failure to comply
obligational adj. relating or constituting or qualified to create a legal or financial obligation; obligational authority
obligato n. a persistent but subordinate motif; a part of the score that must be performed without change or omission
obligatorily adv. in an obligatory manner; this rule applies obligatorily; in a manner that cannot be evaded
obligatory adj. morally or legally constraining or binding; attendance is obligatory; required by obligation or compulsion or convention; he made all the obligatory apologies
oblige v. force or compel somebody to do something; bind by an obligation; cause to be indebted; provide a service or favor for someone; We had to oblige him
obliged adj. under a moral obligation to do something
obliging adj. happy to comply; showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others; the obliging waiter was in no hurry for us to leave
obligingly adv. in accommodation; obligingly, he lowered his voice
obligingness n. a disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others
oblique n. any grammatical case other than the nominative@adj. slanting or inclined in direction or course or position--neither parallel nor perpendicular nor right-angular; the oblique rays of the winter sun
obliquely adv. to toward or at one side; at an oblique angle
obliqueness n. the property of being neither parallel nor perpendicular, but at a slanting angle; the quality of being oblique and rambling indirectly
obliquity n. the presentation during labor of the head of the fetus at an abnormal angle; the quality of being deceptive
obliterable adj. able to be obliterated completely
obliterate v. mark for deletion or rule out; conceal or hide by covering or intervening; wipe out or make dim; put out or quench, as of fires or lights@adj. reduced to nothingness
obliterated adj. reduced to nothingness
obliterating adj. making undecipherable or imperceptible; obliterating mists
obliteration n. destruction by annihilating something; the complete destruction of every trace of something
oblivion n. the state of being disregarded or forgotten; total forgetfulness; he sought the great oblivion of sleep
oblivious adj. (followed by `to' or `of') lacking conscious awareness of; oblivious of the mounting pressures for political reform; failing to keep in mind; oblivious old age
obliviousness n. total forgetfulness
oblong adj. of a leaf shape; having a somewhat elongated form with approximately parallel sides; deviating from a square or circle or sphere by being elongated in one direction@n. a plane figure that deviates from a square or circle due to elongation
oblongness n. the property of being shaped like a rectangle
obloquy n. the state of disgrace resulting from public abuse; a malicious attack
obnoxious adj. causing disapproval or protest
obnoxiously adv. in an obnoxious manner
obnoxiousness n. the quality of being hateful
oboe n. a slender woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
oboist n. a musician who plays the oboe
obolus n. a Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram
obovate adj. of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base
obscene adj. designed to incite to indecency or lust; offensive to the mind; the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee; suggestive of or tending to moral looseness; obscene telephone calls
obscenely adv. to an obscene degree; this man is obscenely rich; in a lewd and obscene manner; he had seen how in their dances the white men and women held one another obscenely
obscenity n. the trait of behaving in an obscene manner; obscene word or phrase; an obscene act
obscurant adj. making undecipherable or imperceptible; an obscurant bank of clouds
obscurantism n. a policy of opposition to enlightenment or the spread of knowledge; a deliberate act intended to make something obscure
obscurantist n. a person who is deliberately vague
obscure adj. not clearly understood or expressed; marked by difficulty of style or expression; those who do not appreciate Kafka's work say his style is obscure; difficult to find@v. make less visible or unclear; make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
obscurely adv. in an obscure manner; this work is obscurely written
obscureness n. the state of being humble and unimportant; the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination; the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
obscurity n. the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand; an obscure and unimportant standing; not well known; he worked in obscurity for many years; the state of being indistinct or indefinite for lack of adequate illumination
obsequious adj. attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery; attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner; obsequious shop assistants
obsequiously adv. in an obsequious manner; she acts obsequiously toward her boss
obsequiousness n. abject or cringing submissiveness
obsequy n. a funeral or burial rite -- usually pl.
observable adj. capable of being seen or noticed; an observable change in behavior
observably adv. in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
observance n. a patient look; a formal event performed on a special occasion; the act of noticing or paying attention; conformity with law or custom or practice etc.
observant adj. paying close attention especially to details; quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception; (of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs; observant of the speed limit
observantly adv. in an observant manner
observation n. the act of making and recording a measurement; a patient look; a remark expressing careful consideration; facts learned by observing; the act of noticing or paying attention; explicit notice
observational adj. relying on observation or experiment
observatory n. a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena; a structure commanding a wide view of its surroundings
observe v. discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of; make mention of; observe with care or pay close attention to; watch attentively; Please observe the reaction of these two chemicals; show respect towards
observed adj. discovered or determined by scientific observation; no explanation for the observed phenomena; witnessed at first hand
observer n. a person who becomes aware of through the senses; an expert who observes and comments on something
observing adj. quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
observingly adv. in an observant manner
obsess v. haunt like a ghost; pursue
obsessed adj. having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something; was absolutely obsessed with the girl; influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
obsession n. an irrational motive for performing trivial or repetitive actions against your will; an unhealthy preoccupation with something or someone
obsessional adj. characterized by or constituting an obsession; the obsessional character of his response
obsessionally adv. in a compulsive manner
obsessive adj. characterized by or constituting an obsession; obsessive gambling
obsessively adv. in a compulsive manner
obsessiveness n. extreme compulsiveness
obsessivity n. extreme compulsiveness
obsidian n. acid or granitic glass; usually dark, but transparent in thin pieces
obsolescence n. the property of being out of date and not current
obsolescent adj. becoming obsolete
obsolete adj. old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; obsolete words; no longer in use; obsolete words
obsoleteness n. the property of being out of date and not current
obstacle n. something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted: lack of immagination is an obstacle to one's advancement; an object that stands in the way (and must be removed or surmounted or circumvented)
obstetric adj. of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics; obstetric hospital
obstetrical adj. of or relating to or used in or practicing obstetrics
obstetrician n. a physician specializing in obstetrics
obstetrics n. the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
obstinacy n. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome; resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
obstinance n. the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome; resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires
obstinate adj. stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing; resistant to guidance or discipline; an obstinate child with a violent temper; persisting in a reactionary stand
obstinately adv. in a stubborn unregenerate manner
obstreperous adj. noisily and stubbornly defiant; obstreperous boys; boisterously and noisily aggressive; kept up an obstreperous clamor
obstreperously adv. in manner that attracts attention; obstreperously, he demanded to get service
obstruct v. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; block passage through; obstruct the path
obstructed adj. shut off to passage or view or hindered from action; a partially obstructed passageway
obstruction n. anything that makes progress difficult; something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted:; the filibuster was a major obstruction to the success of their plan
obstructionism n. deliberate interference
obstructionist n. someone who systematically obstructs some action that others want to take
obstructive adj. preventing movement
obstructively adv. in an obstructive manner; he acted very obstructively when we tried to carry out our project
obtain v. come into possession of; How did you obtain the visa?; receive a specified treatment (abstract); be valid, applicable, or true
obtainable adj. capable of being obtained; savings of up to 50 percent are obtainable
obtainment n. the act of obtaining
obtention n. the act of obtaining
obtrude v. push to thrust outward; thrust oneself in as if by force
obtrusive adj. undesirably noticeable; the obtrusive behavior of a spoiled child; sticking out; protruding
obtrusively adv. in an obtrusive manner
obtrusiveness n. an unwelcome conspicuousness
obtund v. reduce the edge or violence of
obtuse adj. of an angle; between 90 and 180 degrees; of a leaf shape; rounded at the apex; lacking in insight or discernment; too obtuse to grasp the implications of his behavior
obtusely adv. in a stupid manner; he had so rapaciously desired and so obtusely expected to find her alone
obtuseness n. the quality of being slow to understand; the quality of lacking a sharp edge or point
obverse n. the more conspicuous of two alternatives or cases or sides: the obverse of this issue; the side of a coin or medal bearing the principal stamp or design
obviate v. do away with; prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
obviating adj. made impossible
obviation n. the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively
obvious adj. easily perceived or understood; obvious errors; easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind; an obvious (or palpable) lie; obvious to the eye or mind; obvious to the eye
obviously adv. unmistakably; the answer is obviously wrong; (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly' as in )
obviousness n. the property of being easy to see and understand
oca n. South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers
ocarina n. egg-shaped terra-cotta instrument with a mouthpiece and finger holes
occasion v. give occasion to@n. an event that occurs at a critical time; a vaguely specified social event; reason; there was no occasion for complaint; the time of a particular event; on the occasion of his 60th birthday
occasional adj. occurring from time to time; took an occasional glass of wine; occurring or appearing at usually irregular intervals; occasional headaches; employed in a specified capacity from time to time; an occasional worker
occasionally adv. now and then or here and there; he was arrogant and occasionally callous
occasions n. something you have to do; he minded his own specialized occasions
occident n. the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North and South America; the hemisphere that includes North and South America
occidental adj. denoting or characteristic of countries of Europe and the Western Hemisphere; occidental civilization
occidentalize v. make western in character
occipital adj. of or relating to the occiput; occipital bone
occiput n. back part of the head or skull
occlude v. block passage through
occluded adj. closed off; an occluded artery; (of a substance) taken into and retained in another substance; large volumes of occluded hydrogen in palladium
occlusion n. closure or blockage of a blood vessel; a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft; (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed; an obstruction in a pipe or tube
occlusive adj. tending to occlude@n. a consonant produced by stopping air at some point and suddenly releasing it
occult n. supernatural forces and events and beings collectively@adj. having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding@v. cause an eclipse of (a celestial body) by intervention
occultist n. some who practices the occult arts
occupancy n. an act of being a tenant or occupant; the act of occupying or taking possession of a building; occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal
occupant n. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
occupation n. the principal activity in your life; the control of a country by military forces of a foreign power; any activity that occupies a person's attention; he missed the bell in his occupation with the computer game
occupational adj. of or relating to the activity or business for which you are trained; occupational hazard
occupied adj. held or filled or in use; she keeps her time well occupied; seized and controlled as by military invasion; the occupied countries of Europe; resided in; having tenants; not all the occupied (or tenanted) apartments were well kept up
occupier n. someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
occupy v. be present in; be inside of; keep busy with; live (in a certain place); occupy the whole of; be on the mind of; march aggressively into another's territory; as of time or space; engage or engross wholly
occupying n. the act of taking occupancy
occur v. come to pass; occur; come to one's mind; suggest itself; happen or come to pass; be a forerunner of or occur earlier than, as in
occurrence n. an event that happens; an instance of something occurring; a disease of frequent occurrence
ocean n. a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere; anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume
oceanfront n. land bordering an ocean
oceangoing adj. used on the high seas
oceanic adj. relating to or occurring or living in or frequenting the open ocean; oceanic islands like Bermuda; resembling the ocean in apparent limitlessness in extent or degree; the oceanic violence of his rage
oceanographer n. a scientist who studies physical and biological aspects of the seas
oceanography n. the branch of science dealing with physical and biological aspects of the oceans
ocellated adj. having ocelli
ocellus n. an eyelike marking (as on the wings of some butterflies); usually a spot of color inside a ring of another color
ocelot n. nocturnal wildcat of Central and South America having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat
ocher adj. of a moderate orange-yellow color@n. a moderate yellow-orange to orange color; any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment
ochre n. any of various earths containing silica and alumina and ferric oxide; used as a pigment; a moderate yellow-orange to orange color@adj. of a moderate orange-yellow color
ocotillo n. desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers
octad n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
octagon n. an eight-sided polygon
octagonal adj. of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
octahedron n. any polyhedron having eight plane faces
octal adj. of or pertaining to a number system having 8 as its base; an octal digit
octameter n. a verse line having eight metrical feet
octane n. any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
octangular adj. of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
octant n. an instrument for measuring angles to a celestial body; similar to a sextant but with 45 degree calibration
octave n. a feast day and the seven days following it; a musical interval of eight tones; a rhythmic group of eight lines of verse
octavo n. the size of a book whose pages are made by folding a sheet of paper three times to form eight leaves
octet n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one; eight performers or singers who perform together; a set of eight similar things considered as a unit; eight people considered as a unit; a musical composition written for eight performers
octette n. eight performers or singers who perform together; a set of eight similar things considered as a unit; eight people considered as a unit; a musical composition written for eight performers
octogenarian adj. being from 80 to 89 years old@n. someone whose age is in the eighties
octonary n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
octopod n. eight-armed cephalopod lacking an internal shell
octopus n. tentacles of octopus prepared as food; bottom-living cephalopod having a soft oval body with eight long tentacles
octoroon n. a person of one-eighth Negro ancestry
octosyllabic adj. having or consisting of line of eight syllables; octosyllabic verse; having or characterized by or consisting of eight syllables
octosyllable n. a verse line having eight syllables or a poem of octosyllabic lines
octroi n. a tax on various goods brought into a town
octuple adj. having eight units or components
ocular adj. of or relating to or resembling the eye; ocular muscles; relating to or using sight; ocular inspection; able to be seen@n. combination of lenses at the viewing end of optical instruments
oculist n. a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses; a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye
oculomotor n. supplies extrinsic muscles of the eye
oculus n. the organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye')
odalisque n. a woman who cohabits with an important man
odd adj. not divisible by two; not easily explained; it is odd that his name is never mentioned; (in combination) an indefinite quantity more than that specified; invited 30-odd guests
oddball n. a person with an unusual or odd personality
oddity n. eccentricity that is not easily explained; a strange attitude or habit; something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddly adv. in a manner differing from the usual or expected; in a strange manner
oddment n. a piece of cloth that is left over after the rest has been used or sold; something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
oddments n. a motley assortment of things
oddness n. eccentricity that is not easily explained
odds n. the probability of a specified outcome; the ratio by which one better's wager is greater than that of another; he offered odds of two to one
ode n. a lyric poem with complex stanza forms
odious adj. unequivocally detestable
odiously adv. in an offensive and hateful manner
odiousness n. the quality of being offensive
odium n. hate coupled with disgust
odometer n. a meter that shows mileage traversed
odonate n. large primitive predatory aquatic insect having two pairs of membranous wings
odontoglossum n. any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors
odor n. any property detected by the olfactory system; the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
odoriferous adj. morally offensive; odoriferous legislation; giving off an odor; the odoriferous elements in perfume; emitting an odor; odoriferous blossoms; having a natural fragrance; odoriferous spices
odorize v. cause to smell or be smelly
odorless adj. having no odor; odorless gas
odorous adj. having odor or a characteristic odor; odorous jasmine flowers; emitting an odor; odorous salt pork and weevily hardtack; having a natural fragrance; the odorous air of the orchard
odour n. the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form; any property detected by the olfactory system
odyssey n. a long wandering and eventful journey
oecumenic adj. concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions
oecumenical adj. concerned with promoting unity among churches or religions; of worldwide scope or applicability
oedema n. swelling from excessive accumulation of serous fluid in tissue
oenologist n. a specialist in wine making
oenology n. the art of wine making
oenophile n. a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut
oenophilist n. a connoisseur of fine wines; a grape nut
oersted n. the magnetic field strength 1 cm from a unit magnetic pole
oesophagus n. the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
oestrogen n. secreted by the ovary and responsible for typical female sexual characteristics
oestrone n. a weak estrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary
oestrus n. applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity
oeuvre n. the total output of a writer or artist (or a substantial part of it); he studied the entire Wagnerian oeuvre
of prep. from; a man of the West; having as a significant background or character element; a man of noble birth; a man of ability; owing to; died of flu; by; the plays of Shakespeare; having as component parts or material, contents
off adj. not in operation or operational; the oven is off; below a satisfactory level; an off year for tennis; (of events) no longer planned or scheduled@adv. from a particular thing or place or position; went off to school; they drove off
offal n. viscera and trimmings of a butchered animal often considered inedible by humans
offbeat adj. informal terms; strikingly unconventional
offence n. the action of attacking the enemy; a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; a crime less serious than a felony
offenceless adj. incapable of offending or attacking
offend v. cause to feel resentment or indignation; act in disregard of laws and rules; offend all laws of humanity; strike with disgust or revulsion; hurt the feelings of
offended adj. hurt or upset; she looked offended
offender n. a person who transgresses moral or civil law
offending adj. offending against or breaking a law or rule; contracts offending against the statute were canceled
offense n. a lack of politeness; a failure to show regard for others; a feeling of anger caused by an offence; give or take umbrage or offense; a crime less serious than a felony; the team that has the ball (or puck) and is trying to score
offenseless adj. incapable of offending or attacking
offensive adj. violating or tending to violate or offend against; considered such depravity offensive against all laws of humanity; for the purpose of attack rather than defense; offensive weapons@n. the action of attacking the enemy
offensively adv. in an unpleasantly offensive manner; he smelled offensively unwashed; in an obnoxious manner; he said so in one of his more offensively intellectually arrogant sentences
offensiveness n. the quality of being offensive
offer v. make available or accessible, provide or furnish; present for acceptance or rejection; agree freely; put forward for consideration; offer verbally; make available for sale@n. the verbal act of offering; a generous offer of assitance
offering n. something offered (as a proposal or bid); a contribution of money to a religious organization; the verbal act of offering; the act of contributing to the funds of a church or charity
offertory n. the offerings of the congregation at a religious service
offhand adv. without previous thought or preparation; couldn't give the figures offhand; in a casually inconsiderate manner@adj. with little or no preparation or forethought; offhand excuses; casually thoughtless or inconsiderate
offhanded adj. with little or no preparation or forethought; trying to sound offhanded and reassuring; casually thoughtless or inconsiderate@adv. without previous thought or preparation; in a casually inconsiderate manner
offhandedly adv. without previous thought or preparation; she had made these remarks offhandedly; in a casually inconsiderate manner; she threw him over offhandedly without even a Dear-John letter
office n. where professional or clerical duties are performed; he rented an office in the new building; an administrative unit of government; the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group:; or or
officeholder n. someone who is appointed or elected to an office and who holds a position of trust; the official who holds an office
officer n. any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command; an officer is responsible for the lives of his men@v. direct or command as an officer
official n. a worker who holds or is invested with an office@adj. having official authority or sanction; official permission; of or relating to an office; official privileges; verified officially; the election returns are now official
officialdom n. people elected or appointed to administer a government
officialese n. the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure
officialism n. lack of flexibility and initiative combined with excessive adherence to regulations (as in the behavior of government officials)
officialize v. make official
officially adv. in an official role; officially, he is in charge; with official authorization
officiant n. an officiating clergyman
officiate v. conduct a ceremony, such as a wedding; act as an official in a specific function; act in an official capacity in some ceremony or ritual; officiate at a wedding
officiating n. the act of umpiring
officiation n. the act of umpiring
officious adj. intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner; bustling about self-importantly making an officious nuisance of himself
officiously adv. in an officious manner; nothing so fatal as to strive too officiously for an abstract quality like beauty
officiousness n. aggressiveness as evidenced by intruding--by advancing oneself or one's ideas without invitation
offing n. the near or foreseeable future; there was a wedding in the offing; the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore; there was a ship in the offing
offish adj. lacking cordiality; unfriendly; a standoffish manner
offprint n. a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication
offsaddle v. remove the saddle from; of animals
offset n. the time at which something begins; a compensating equivalent; a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips@v. compensate for or counterbalance; offset deposits and withdrawals; make up for
offsetting adj. compensating for
offshoot n. a natural consequence of development
offshore adv. away from shore; away from land; cruising three miles offshore@adj. (of winds) coming from the land; offshore winds; at some distance from the shore; offshore oil reserves
offside adv. illegally in advance of the ball or puck@adj. (sports) illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck; the touchdown was nullified because the left tackle was offside
offsides adj. (sports) illegally beyond a prescribed line or area or ahead of the ball or puck
offspring n. the immediate descendants of a person; she was the mother of many offspring; something that comes into existence as a result; industrialism prepared the way for acceptance of the French Revolution's various socialistic offspring
offstage adj. situated or taking place in the area of a stage not visible to the audience; offstage noises@n. a stage area out of sight of the audience@adv. behind the scenes; not on stage; the actors were waiting offstage
oft adv. many times at short intervals
often adv. many times at short intervals; we often met over a cup of coffee; frequently or in great quantities
oftener adv. more often or more frequently
oftenness n. the number of occurrences within a given time period (usually 1 second)
oftentimes adv. many times at short intervals
ofttimes adv. many times at short intervals
ogdoad n. the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
ogive n. conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload from heat during its passage through the atmosphere
ogle v. look at with amorous intentions
ogler n. a viewer who gives a flirtatious or lewd look at another person
ogre n. a cruel wicked and inhuman person; (folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
ogress n. a female ogre
ohm n. a unit of electrical resistance equal to the resistance between two points on a conductor when a potential difference of one volt between them produces a current of one ampere
ohmage n. the ohmic resistance of a conductor
ohmic adj. of or relating to or measured in ohms
ohmmeter n. an instrument for measuring electrical resistance in ohms
oil n. a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water; paint used by an artist@v. cover with oil, as if by rubbing; oil the wooden surface; apply lubricants to'
oilbird n. nocturnal fruit-eating bird of South America that has fatty young yielding an oil that is used instead of butter
oilcan n. a container with a long nozzle to apply oil to machinery
oilcloth n. cloth treated on one side with a drying oil or synthetic resin
oiled adj. treated with oil; oiled country roads
oiler n. a ship designed to carry oil in bulk
oilfield n. a region rich in petroleum deposits (especially one with producing oil wells)
oilfish n. very large deep-water snake mackerel
oiliness n. consisting of or covered with oil; smug self-serving earnestness
oilman n. a person who owns or operates oil wells; a worker who produces or sells petroleum
oilpaper n. paper that has been made translucent and waterproof by soaking in oil
oilrig n. used in drilling for oil or gas
oilseed n. any of several seeds that yield oil
oilskin n. a raincoat made from cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof
oilstone n. a whetstone for use with oil
oilstove n. burns oil (as kerosine) for heating or cooking
oily adj. containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; oily fried potatoes; unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; an oily sycophantic press agent; coated or covered with oil; oily puddles in the streets
oink v. utter a high-pitched cry, characteristic of pigs
ointment n. used for healing or soothing; any of various substances resembling cream that have a soothing effect when applied to the skin
ok adj. (informal) being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition@v. give sanction to
oka n. a Turkish unit of weight equal to about 2.75 pounds; a Turkish liquid unit equal to 1.3 pints; South American wood sorrel cultivated for its edible tubers
okapi n. similar to the giraffe but smaller with much shorter neck and stripe on the legs
okay adj. (informal) being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition; things are okay@v. give sanction to@adv. (informal) in a satisfactory or adequate manner; she'll do okay on her own@n. an endorsement
okeh n. an endorsement
okey n. an endorsement
okra n. long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant
ola n. leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper
old adj. (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age; especially not young; his mother is very old; a ripe old age; how old are you?@n. past times (especially in the phrase in days of old)
olden adj. of time long past; olden days
older adj. advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables); older and (at least formerly) larger than another though relative size is not the issue
oldest adj. first in time; the oldest rocks on the planet
oldish adj. somewhat elderly
oldness n. the opposite of youngness; the opposite of newness
oldster n. an elderly person
oldwench n. tropical Atlantic fish
oldwife n. tropical Atlantic fish; a common long-tailed sea duck of the northern parts of the United States
oleaceous adj. of or pertaining to or characteristic of trees or shrubs of the olive family
oleaginous adj. unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech; oleaginous hypocrisy; containing an unusual amount of grease or oil; oleaginous seeds
oleaginousness n. consisting of or covered with oil; smug self-serving earnestness
oleander n. an ornamental but poisonous flowering shrub having narrow evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant white to pink or red flowers: native to East Indies but widely cultivated in warm regions
oleaster n. any of several shrubs of the genus Elaeagnus having silver-white twigs and yellow flowers followed by olivelike fruits
olefin n. any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
olefine n. any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon
olein n. a naturally occuring glyceride of oleic acid that is found in fats and oils
oleo n. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
oleomargarine n. a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
oleophilic adj. (chemistry) having a strong affinity for oils rather than water
oleophobic adj. lacking affinity for oils
oleoresin n. a naturally occurring mixture of a resin and an essential oil; obtained from certain plants
olfaction n. the faculty of smell
olfactive adj. of or relating to olfaction
olfactory adj. of or relating to olfaction
olibanum n. an aromatic gum resin obtained from various Arabian or E African trees; formerly valued for worship and for embalming and fumigation
oligarch n. one of the rulers in an oligarchy
oligarchic adj. of or relating to or supporting or characteristic of an oligarchy
oligarchical adj. of or relating to or supporting or characteristic of an oligarchy
oligarchy n. a political system governed by a few people
oligochaete n. hermaphroditic terrestrial and aquatic annelids having bristles borne singly along the length of the body
oligoclase n. any of a rock-forming series of triclinic feldspars
oligodendria n. tissue consisting of glial cells with sheet-like processes that form the myelin sheath of nerve fibers
oligodendrocyte n. a cell of the oligodendroglia
oligodendroglia n. tissue consisting of glial cells with sheet-like processes that form the myelin sheath of nerve fibers
oligomenorrhea n. abnormally light or infrequent menstruation
oligosaccharide n. any of the carbohydrates that yield only a few monosaccharide molecules on complete hydrolysis
oliguria n. production of an abnormally small amount of urine
olio n. hodgepodge, medley
olive adj. of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive@n. small ovoid fruit of the European olive tree; important food and source of oil; evergreen tree cultivated in the Mediterranean region since antiquity and now elsewhere
olivine n. a mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate; a source of magnesium
olla n. leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in India for writing paper
olm n. European cave-dwelling aquatic salamander with permanent external gills
ology n. an informal word (abstracted from words with this ending) for some unidentified branch of knowledge
olympian n. an athlete who participates in the Olympic games@adj. majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters; olympian detachment; far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree; olympian efforts to save the city from bankruptcy
omasum n. the third compartment of the stomach of a ruminant
ombu n. fast-growing herbaceous evergreen tree of South America having a broad trunk with high water content and dark green oval leaves
ombudsman n. a government appointee who investigates complaints by private persons against the government
omega n. the ending of a series or sequence; the last (24th) letter of the Greek alphabet
omelet n. beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
omelette n. beaten eggs or an egg mixture cooked until just set; may be folded around e.g. ham or cheese or jelly
omen v. indicate by signs@n. a sign of something about to happen; he looked for an omen before going into battle
omentum n. a fold of peritoneum supporting the viscera
omicron n. the 15th letter of the Greek alphabet
ominous adj. threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; ominous rumblings of discontent; presaging ill-fortune;a dead and ominous silence prevailed
ominously adv. in an ominous manner; the sun darkened ominously
omission n. a mistake resulting from neglect; something that has been omitted; any process whereby sounds are left out of spoken words or phrases; passing over something out of neglect
omit v. prevent from being included or considered or accepted; leave undone or leave out
ommastrephes n. extremely active cylindrical squid with short strong arms and large rhombic terminal fins
omnibus adj. providing for many things at once; an omnibus law@n. a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
omnidirectional adj. not directional; omnidirectional antenna
omnifarious adj. of all varieties or forms or kinds; omnifarious reading
omnipotence n. the state of being omnipotent; having unlimited power
omnipotent adj. having unlimited power
omnipresence n. the state of being everywhere at once (or seeming to be everywhere at once)
omnipresent adj. being present everywhere at once
omniscience n. the state of being omniscient; having infinite knowledge
omniscient adj. infinitely wise
omnivore n. a person who eats all kinds of foods; an animal that feeds on both animal and vegetable substances
omnivorous adj. feeding on both plants and animals
omophagia n. the eating of raw food
omphalos n. scar where the umbilical cord was attached
omphaloskepsis n. contemplation of one's navel
omphalus n. scar where the umbilical cord was attached
on adj. in operation or operational; left the oven on; (of events) planned or scheduled; the picnic is on, rain or shine; performing or scheduled for duties@adv. with a forward motion; the circus traveled on to the next city
onager n. an ancient heavy war engine for hurling large stones; Asiatic wild ass
onanism n. manual stimulation of the genital organs (of yourself or another) for sexual pleasure; a contraceptive method in which coitus is initiated but the penis is deliberately withdrawn before ejaculation
onanist n. a person who practices masturbation
onboard adv. on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
once adj. belonging to some prior time; the once capital of the state@adv. on one occasion; once I ran into her; as soon as; once we are home, we can rest; at a previous time; once he loved her
onchocerciasis n. infestation with slender threadlike roundworms (filaria) deposited under the skin by the bite of black fleas; when the eyes are involved it can result in blindness; common in Africa and tropical America
oncidium n. any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants
oncogene n. a gene that causes normal cells to change into cancerous tumor cells
oncologic adj. or or relating to or practicing oncology
oncological adj. or or relating to or practicing oncology; oncological nurse
oncologist n. a specialist in oncology
oncology n. the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of tumors
oncoming adj. moving toward one@n. the beginning or early stages
one n. the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number@adj. used of a single unit or thing; not two or more; particular but unspecified; early one evening; having the indivisible character of a unit
oneness n. the quality of being united into one
onerous adj. not easily borne; wearing
onerously adv. in an onerous manner
onerousness n. unwelcome burdensome difficulty
oneself pron. one's own self -- usually used reflexively or for emphasis
onetime adj. belonging to some prior time
ongoing adj. currently happening; an ongoing economic crisis
onion n. edible bulb of an onion plant; bulbous plant having hollow leaves cultivated worldwide for its rounded edible bulb; pungent bulb
onionskin n. a thin strong light-weight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
onlooker n. someone who looks on
only adj. being the only one; single and isolated from others; an only child; exclusive of anyone or anything else@adv. and nothing more; he was only a child; without any others being included or involved; a privilege granted only to him
onomasticon n. a list of proper nouns naming persons or places
onomastics n. the branch of lexicology that studies the origins and history of proper names
onomatopoeia n. using words that imitate the sound they denote
onomatopoeic adj. of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia; (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound; onomatopoeic words are imitative of noises
onomatopoeical adj. (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
onomatopoetic adj. of or relating to or characterized by onomatopoeia; (of words) formed in imitation of a natural sound
onrush n. the beginning of an offensive; a forceful forward rush; it was forgotten in the onrush of events
onset n. the beginning or early stages; the onset of pneumonia; the beginning of an offensive
onshore adj. (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; an onshore gale; on the edge of the land; an onshore lighthouse@adv. on or toward the land; they were living onshore
onside adj. (sports) not offside; being within the prescribed area of play
onslaught n. a sudden and severe onset of trouble; the beginning of an offensive; the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
onstage adj. situated or taking place on the area of a stage visible to the audience@adv. on the stage; it was time for her to go onstage
onto prep. to a position or point on
ontogenesis n. the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
ontogenetic adj. of or relating to the origin and development of individual organisms; ontogenetic development
ontogeny n. the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
ontological adj. of or relating to ontology; ontological speculations
ontology n. the metaphysical study of the nature of being and existence
onus n. an onerous or difficult concern
onward adv. forward in time or order or degree; from the sixth century onward; in a forward direction; moved onward into the forest@adj. moving toward a position ahead; the onward course of events
onwards adv. in a forward direction
onychophoran n. any of numerous velvety-skinned wormlike carnivorous animals common in tropical forests having characteristics of both arthropods and annelid worms
onymous adj. bearing a name; articles in magazines are usually onymous
onyx n. a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
oocyte n. a female gametocyte that develops into an ovum after two meiotic divisions
oodles n. a large number or amount
oogenesis n. development of ova
oolong n. tea leaves that have been semi-fermented before being dried; grown in China
oomph n. attractiveness to the opposite sex; a activeness of an energetic personality
oophorectomy n. surgical removal of one of both ovaries
oosphere n. used especially of lower plants
oospore n. a thick-walled sexual spore that develops from a fertilized oosphere in some algae and fungi
ooze v. pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings; release through one's pores, as of sweat@n. any thick messy substance; the process of seeping
oozing n. the process of seeping@adj. leaking out slowly
oozy adj. leaking out slowly
opacity n. not permitting the passage of light; incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning; the quality of being opaque to a degree; the degree to which something reduces the passage of light
opah n. large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish of Atlantic and Pacific and Mediterranean
opal n. a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
opalesce v. reflect light or colors like an opal; emit a play of colors, like those of an opal
opalescence n. the visual property of something having a milky brightness
opalescent adj. having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster
opaline adj. having a play of lustrous rainbow-like colors; a milky opalescent (or opaline) luster
opalize v. make opalescent; replace or convert into opal
opaque adj. not clear; not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; opaque windows of the jail; not clearly understood or expressed
opaquely adv. in an opaque manner; he referred opaquely to her recent past
opaqueness n. not permitting the passage of light; incomprehensibility resulting from obscurity of meaning; the quality of being opaque to a degree; the degree to which something reduces the passage of light
ope v. open
open adj. affording unobstructed entrance and exit; not shut or closed; an open door@v. cause to open or to become open@n. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water: finally broke out of the forest into the open
openbill n. stork with a grooved bill whose upper and lower parts touch only at the base and tip
opencast adj. (of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface; opencast mining
opencut adj. (of mines and mining) worked from the exposed surface; an opencut iron mine
opened adj. used of mouth or eyes; his mouth slightly opened; made open or clear; the newly opened road; not sealed or having been unsealed; the opened package lay on the table
opener n. the first event in a series: she played Chopin for her opener; a hand tool used for opening sealed containers (bottles or cans)
openhanded adj. given or giving freely; her fond and openhanded grandfather
openhandedness n. extremely liberal generosity of spirit
openhearted adj. freely communicative; candidly straightforward; openhearted advice; generously responsive; an openhearted gift to charity
opening n. an open or empty space in or between things; there was a small opening between the trees; a ceremony accompanying the start of some enterprise; becoming open or being made open@adj. first or beginning
openly adv. in an open way; he openly flaunted his affection for his sister
openmouthed adj. (colloq) with eyes or mouth open in surprise
openness n. without obstructions to passage or view: the openness of the prairies; characterized by an attitude of ready accessibility esp about one's actions or purposes; not secretive; willingness or readiness to receive esp impressions or ideas
openwork n. ornamental work (such a embroidery or latticework) having a pattern of openings
opepe n. large African forest tree yielding a strong hard yellow to golden brown lumber; sometimes placed in genus Sarcocephalus
opera n. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes; theater where opera is performed
operable adj. capable of being treated by surgical operation; an operable cancer; fit or ready for use or service; usable for a specific purpose; an operable plan
operagoer n. a patron of the opera
operand n. a quantity upon which a mathematical operation is performed
operant adj. having influence or producing an effect; an operant conscience
operate v. direct or control; of machinery, projects, businesses, etc.; function properly; handle and cause to function; do not operate machinery after imbibing alcohol
operatic adj. of or relating to or characteristic of opera
operating adj. involved in a kind of operation; the operating conditions of the oxidation pond; being in effect or operation; the company had several operating divisions
operation n. the state of being in effect or being operative; that rule is no longer in operation; a business especially one run on a large scale: a large-scale farming operation
operational adj. pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; operational difficulties; fit or ready for use or service; an operational aircraft; (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
operationalism n. the doctrine that the meaning of a proposition consists of the operations involved in proving or applying it
operationalist adj. of or relating to or espousing operationalism; operationalist doctrine
operationally adv. in respect to operation; reported the machine operationally satisfactory
operations n. financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
operative n. a person secretly employed in espionage for a government; someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information@adj. being in force or having or exerting force; operative regulations; of or relating to a surgical operation
operatively adv. by means of an operative
operator n. (mathematics) a symbol that represents a function from functions to functions; the integral operator; an agent that operates some apparatus or machine; the operator of the switchboard
operculate adj. having an operculum
operculated adj. having an operculum
operculum n. a hard flap serving as a cover for (a) the gill slits in fishes or (b) the opening of the shell in certain gastropods when the body is retracted
operetta n. a short amusing opera
operoseness n. the quality of requiring extended effort
ophidian n. limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
ophiolatry n. worship of snakes
ophthalmia n. severe conjunctivitis
ophthalmic adj. of or relating to ophthalmology
ophthalmitis n. severe conjunctivitis
ophthalmologist n. a medical doctor specializing in the treatment of diseases of the eye
ophthalmology n. the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases
ophthalmoscope n. an instrument for examining the retina of the eye
opiate n. a narcotic drug that contains opium or an opium derivative
opine v. speak one's opinion without fear or hesitation
opinion n. a personal belief that is not founded on proof or certainty; my opinion differs from yours; a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people; he asked for a poll of public opinion
opinionated adj. obstinate in your opinions
opinionative adj. obstinate in your opinions
opisthognathous adj. having receding jaws
opium n. an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
opopanax n. an odorous gum resin formerly used in medicines
opossum n. small furry Australian arboreal marsupials having long usually prehensile tails; nocturnal arboreal marsupial having a naked prehensile tail found from southern North America to northern South America
opponent adj. characterized by active hostility; opponent (or opposing) armies@n. a contestant that you are matched against; an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force); someone who offers opposition
opportune adj. suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose; an opportune place to make camp; at a convenient or suitable time; an opportune time to receive guests
opportunely adv. at an opportune time; he arrived rather opportunely just when we needed a new butler
opportuneness n. timely convenience
opportunism n. taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
opportunist n. a person who places expediency above principle@adj. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
opportunistic adj. taking immediate advantage, often unethically, of any circumstance of possible benefit
opportunity n. a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances; the holiday gave us the opportunity to visit Washington
opposable adj. capable of being placed opposite to something; the thumb is opposable to the forefinger
oppose v. be against; express opposition to; We oppose the ban on abortion; fight against or resist strongly; The senator said he would oppose the bill; place in opposition: can also be used in an abstract sense; set into opposition or rivalry
opposed adj. in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.); being in opposition or having an opponent; two bitterly opposed schools of thought
opposing adj. characterized by active hostility; opponent (or opposing) armies; acting in opposition to; the opposing sector of the same muscle group; in opposition to (a policy or attitude etc.); an opposing vote
opposite adj. being directly across from each other; facing; we lived on opposite sides of the street@n. two words that express opposing concepts; to him the opposite of gay was depressed@adv. directly facing each other
oppositely adv. in an opposite position
oppositeness n. the relation between opposed entities
opposition n. the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with; despite opposition from the newspapers he went ahead; the relation between opposed entities
oppositive adj. expressing antithesis or opposition
oppress v. come down on; cause to suffer
oppressed adj. wrongfully subjugated and oppressed; burdened psychologically or mentally; oppressed by a sense of failure
oppression n. the act of subjugating by cruelty; kept down by unjust use of force or authority: the tyrant's oppression of the people; a feeling of being oppressed
oppressive adj. weighing heavily on the senses or spirit; the atmosphere was oppressive; marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior; the oppressive government
oppressively adv. in a heavy and oppressive way; it was oppressively hot in the office
oppressiveness n. a feeling of being oppressed; unwelcome burdensome difficulty
oppressor n. a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures
opprobrious adj. expressing offensive reproach; (used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame; an opprobrious monument to human greed
opprobrium n. the state of disgrace resulting from public abuse; a state of extreme dishonor
oppugn v. call into question; challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
opsin n. retinal protein formed by the action of light on rhodopsin
opt v. to make a choice
optative adj. indicating an option or wish; (grammar) relating to a mood of verbs in some languages; optative verb endings@n. a mood (as in Greek or Sanskrit) that expresses a wish or hope; expressed in English by modal verbs
opthalmic adj. of or relating to or resembling the eye
optic n. the organ of sight (`peeper' is an informal term for `eye')@adj. of or relating to or resembling the eye; the optic (or optical) axis of the eye; relating to or using sight
optical adj. of or relating to or involving optics; optical supplies; relating to or using sight; an optical illusion; of or relating to or resembling the eye; the optic (or optical) axis of the eye
optically adv. in an optical manner; optically distorted
optician n. a worker who makes glasses for remedying defects of vision
optics n. the study of the physical properties of light
optimal adj. most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; optimal concentration of a drug
optimally adv. in an optimal and most desirable way
optimism n. the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well; a general disposition to expect the best in all things
optimist n. a person disposed to take a favorable view of things
optimistic adj. expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds; in an optimistic mood; expecting the best
optimistically adv. with optimism; in an optimistic manner; `We have a good chance of winning,' he exclaimed optimistically
optimize v. exploit fully; get the maximum use out of; make optimal; get the most out of; use best
optimum n. most favorable condition or greatest degree or amount possible under given circumstances@adj. most desirable possible under a restriction expressed or implied; an optimum return on capital
option n. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited; an alternative action; what option did I have? or or
optional adj. possible but not necessary; left to personal choice
optionally adv. in an optional manner; this rule is applied optionally
optometrist n. a person skilled in testing for defects of vision in order to prescribe corrective glasses
optometry n. the practice of an optometrist
opulence n. wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
opulent adj. rich and superior in quality
opulently adv. in a sumptuous and opulent manner
opus n. a musical work that has been created
or conj. used as a function word to indicate an alternative; sink or swim
orach n. any of various herbaceous plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in deserts and salt marshes
orache n. any of various herbaceous plants of the genus Atriplex that thrive in deserts and salt marshes
oracle n. an authoritative person who divines the future; a prophecy (usually obscure or allegorical) revealed by a priest or priestess; believed to be infallible; a shrine where an oracular god is consulted
oracular adj. of or relating to an oracle; able by oracular means to expose a witch; obscurely prophetic; an oracular message; resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought; the oracular sayings of Victorian poets
orad adv. toward the mouth or oral region
oral n. an examination conducted by word of mouth@adj. using speech rather than writing; an oral tradition; of or relating to or affecting or for use in the mouth; oral hygiene
orally adv. (of drugs) through the mouth rather than through injection; he was administered the drug orally; by spoken rather than written means
orang n. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
orange adj. similar to the color of a ripe orange@n. round yellow to orange fruit of any of several citrus trees; any of a range of colors between red and yellow; any citrus tree bearing oranges; any pigment producing the orange color
orangeade n. sweetened beverage of diluted orange juice
orangeness n. any of a range of colors between red and yellow
orangery n. a protected place (as a greenhouse) for raising oranges in cool climates
orangewood n. fine-grained wood of an orange tree; used in fine woodwork
orangish adj. similar to the color of a ripe orange
orangutan n. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
orangutang n. large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits
orate v. talk pompously
oration n. an instance of oratory; he delivered an oration on the decline of family values
orator n. a person who delivers a speech or oration
oratorical adj. characteristic of an orator or oratory; oratorical prose
oratorio n. a musical setting for a religious text
oratory n. addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous); he loved the sound of his own oratory
orb n. the ball-shaped capsule containing the vertebrate eye; any object with a spherical shape
orbicular adj. circular or nearly circular; having the shape of a sphere or ball; nearly orbicular in shape
orbiculate adj. circular or nearly circular
orbit n. the (usually elliptical) path described by one celestial body in its revolution about another; he plotted the orbit of the moon; a particular environment or walk of life; he's out of my orbit@v. move in an orbit, as of celestial bodies
orbital adj. of or relating to an orbit; orbital revolution; of or relating to the eye socket; orbital scale
orca n. predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
orchard n. a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
orchestra n. instrumentalists including string players; main floor in a theater
orchestral adj. relating to or composed for an orchestra; orchestral score
orchestrate v. write an orchestra score for; plan and direct (a complex undertaking)
orchestrated adj. arranged for performance by an orchestra
orchestration n. an arrangement of a piece of music for performance by an orchestra or band; the act of arranging a piece of music for an orchestra
orchestrator n. an arranger who writes for orchestras
orchid n. any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
orchidectomy n. surgical removal of one or both testicles
orchiectomy n. surgical removal of one or both testicles
orchil n. a purplish dye obtained from orchil lichens; any of various lecanoras that yield the dye archil
orchis n. any of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes
orchitis n. inflammation of one or both testes; characterized by pain and swelling
ordain v. order by virtue of superior authority; decree; of clerical posts; authorize as a rabbi; invest with ministerial or priestly authority; issue an order
ordained adj. fixed or established especially by order or command; ); invested with ministerial or priestly functions; an ordained priest
ordaining n. the act of ordaining
ordeal n. a severe or trying experience
order v. tell somebody to do something; make a request for something; order a work stoppage; issue commands or orders for@n. (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
ordered adj. having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule; an ordered sequence; marked by system or regularity or discipline; a quiet ordered house
ordering n. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements of a group; putting in order; there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list
orderliness n. the quality of appreciating method and system; a condition of regular or proper arrangement
orderly adj. devoid of violence or disruption; an orderly crowd confronted the president; according to custom or rule or natural law; not haphazard@n. a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
ordinal n. the number designating place in an ordered sequence@adj. of or relating to a taxonomic order; family and ordinal names of animals and plants; being or denoting a numerical order in a series; ordinal numbers
ordinance n. an authoritative rule or law
ordinand n. a person being ordained
ordinarily adv. under normal conditions
ordinariness n. the quality of being ordinary
ordinary adj. not exceptional in any way especially in quality or ability or size or degree; ordinary everyday objects; lacking special distinction, rank, or status@n. a judge of a probate court
ordinate n. the value of a coordinate on the y-axis
ordination n. the act of ordaining
ordnance n. military supplies; large but transportable armament
ordure n. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
ore n. a metal-bearing mineral valuable enough to be mined; a monetary subunit in Denmark and Norway and Sweden; 100 ore equal 1 krona
oregano n. aromatic Eurasian perennial; pungent leaves used as seasoning with meats and fowl and in stews and soups and omelets
oreo n. chocolate cookie with white cream filling
organ n. a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
organdie n. a sheer stiff muslin
organdy n. a sheer stiff muslin
organelle n. a specialized part of a cell; analogous to an organ
organic n. a fertilizer that is derived from animal or vegetable matter@adj. (chemistry) relating or belonging to the class of chemical compounds having a carbon basis; hydrocarbons are organic compounds
organically adv. as an important constituent; the drapery served organically to cover the Madonna; involving carbon compounds; organically bound iodone; in an organic manner; this food is grown organically
organicism n. theory that the total organization of an organism rather than the functioning of individual organs is the determinant of life processes
organicistic adj. relating to or tending toward organicism
organification n. the process of organ formation
organisation n. the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a governing body and who administer something; a group of people who work together; an organized structure for arranging or classifying
organise v. bring order and organization to
organism n. any living entity; a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body: the social organism
organismal adj. of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole)
organismic adj. of or relating to or belonging to an organism (considered as a whole); the organismic theory of the state
organist n. a person who plays an organ
organization n. a group of people who work together; an organized structure for arranging or classifying; the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original
organizational adj. of or relating to an organization; organizational structure
organize v. create, as of a social group or a company, for example; cause to be organized; plan and direct (a complex undertaking); bring order and organization to; Can you help me organize my files?
organized adj. formed into a structured or coherent whole; organized religion; methodical and efficient in arrangement or function; how well organized she is; being a member of or formed into a labor union; organized labor
organizer n. a person who organizes; someone who enlists workers to join a union
organon n. a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge
organs n. edible viscera of a butchered animal
organza n. a fabric made of silk or a silklike fabric that resembles organdy
orgasm n. the moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse
orgiastic adj. used of frenzied sexual activity; used of riotously drunken merrymaking; orgiastic festivity
orgulous adj. proud
orgy n. any act of immoderate indulgence; secret rite in the cults of ancient Greek or Roman deities involving singing and dancing and drinking and sexual activity; a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity
oriel n. a projecting bay window corbeled or cantilevered out from a wall
orient v. be oriented; determine one's position with reference to another point; cause to point; set or arrange in a new or different determinate position@adj. (poetic) the orient sun@n. the countries of Asia
oriental adj. denoting or characteristic of the biogeographic region including southern Asia and the Malay Archipelago as far as the Philippines and Borneo and Java
orientalist n. a specialist in oriental subjects
orientalize v. make oriental in character; orientalize your garden
orientate v. determine one's position with reference to another point
orientated adj. adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination
orientating adj. positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually
orientation n. the act of orienting; an integrated set of attitudes and beliefs; position or alignment relative to points of the compass or other specific directions; a course introducing a new situation or environment
oriented adj. adjusted or located in relation to surroundings or circumstances; sometimes used in combination; the house had its large windows oriented toward the ocean view
orienting adj. positioning with respect to a reference system or determining your bearings physically or intellectually; noticed the bee's momentary orienting pause before heading back to the hive
orifice n. an aperture or hole opening into a bodily cavity; the orifice into the aorta from the lower left chamber of the heart
oriflamme n. a brightly colored banner used as a standard or ensign in battle
origami n. the art or process of Japanese paper folding
origanum n. any of various fragrant aromatic herbs of the genus Origanum used as seasonings
origin n. the place where something begins, where it springs into being; Jupiter was the origin of the radiation; properties attributable to your ancestry; an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
original adj. preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed; the original inhabitants of the Americas@n. an original (audio recording) from which copies can be made; an original model on which something is patterned
originalism n. the belief that the US Constitution should be interpreted in the way the authors originally intended it
originality n. the ability to think and act independently; the quality of being new and original (not derived from something else)
originally adv. in an original manner; with reference to the origin or beginning; before now
originate v. come into existence or develop; bring into being; begin a trip at a certain point, as of a plane, train, bus, etc.
origination n. an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events; starting something for the first time
originative adj. having the ability or power to create; having the power to bring into being; containing seeds of later development
originator n. someone who creates new things
orinasal n. a speech sound produced with both the oral and nasal passages open (as French nasal vowels)
oriole n. mostly tropical songbird; the male is usually bright orange and black; American songbird; male is black and orange or yellow
orison n. reverent petition to a deity
orlop n. the fourth or lowest deck
ormer n. found near the Channel Islands
ormolu n. brass that looks like gold; used to decorate furniture
ornament v. make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.@n. something used to beautify
ornamental n. any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value@adj. serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
ornamentalist n. someone who decorates
ornamentation n. something used to beautify; the act of adding extraneous decorations to something
ornamented adj. rich in decorative detail
ornate adj. rich in decorative detail; marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
ornately adv. in an ornate manner; the cradle was ornately carved
ornateness n. an ornate appearance; being elaborately decorated
orneriness n. mean-spirited disagreeable contrariness
ornery adj. having a difficult and contrary disposition
ornithine n. an amino acid important in the formation of urea
ornithischian n. herbivorous dinosaur with a pelvis like that of a bird
ornithological adj. of or relating to ornithology; her ornithological interests
ornithologist n. a zoologist who studies birds
ornithology n. the branch of zoology that studies birds
ornithomimid n. lightly built medium-sized dinosaur having extremely long limbs and necks with small heads and big brains and large eyes
ornithopod n. bipedal herbivorous dinosaur
oropharynx n. the back of the mouth
orotund adj. ostentatiously lofty in style; full and rich; orotund tones
orphan adj. deprived of parents by death or desertion@v. deprive of parents@n. a child who has lost both parents
orphanage n. a public institution for the care of orphans
orphaned adj. deprived of parents by death or desertion
orphrey n. a richly embroidered edging on an ecclesiastical vestment
orpiment n. a yellow mineral occuring in conjunction with realgar; an ore of arsenic
orpin n. perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers
orpine n. perennial northern temperate plant with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers
orrery n. an apparatus that illustrates the relative positions and motions of bodies in the solar system by rotation and revolution of balls moved by wheelwork; sometimes incorporated in a clock
orris n. German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome; fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
orrisroot n. fragrant rootstock of various irises especially Florentine iris; used in perfumes and medicines
orthicon n. a now obsolete picture pickup tube in a television camera; electrons emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light are focused on a storage photo-mosaic for scanning
orthochorea n. a form of chorea in which spasms occur mainly when the patient is erect
orthoclase n. a white or colored monoclinic feldspar
orthodontia n. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
orthodontic adj. of or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics; orthodontic braces
orthodontics n. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
orthodontist n. a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
orthodox adj. adhering to what is commonly accepted; an orthodox view of the world
orthodoxy n. the quality of being orthodox (especially in religion); a belief or orientation agreeing with conventional standards
orthoepy n. the customary pronunciation of a language -- orthoepist n.
orthogonal adj. having a set of mutually perpendicular axes; meeting at right angles; wind and sea may displace the ship's center of gravity along three orthogonal axes
orthogonality n. the relation of opposition between things at right angles; the quality of lying or intersecting at right angles
orthographic adj. of or relating to or expressed in orthography
orthography n. a method of representing the sounds of a language by written or printed symbols
orthomyxovirus n. a group of viruses including those causing influenza
orthopaedic adj. of or relating to or employed in orthopedics
orthopaedics n. the branch of surgery concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
orthopedic adj. of or relating to or employed in orthopedics; orthopedic shoes
orthopedical adj. of or relating to or employed in orthopedics
orthopedics n. the branch of surgery concerned with disorders or deformities of the spine and joints
orthopedist n. a specialist in correcting deformities of the skeletal system (especially in children)
orthophosphate n. a salt of phosphoric acid
orthopteran n. any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthopteron n. any of various insects having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings and chewing mouthparts
orthoscope n. an ophthalmoscope with a layer of water to neutralize the refraction of the cornea
orthotropous adj. (of a plant ovule) completely straight with the micropyle at the apex
ortolan n. brownish Old World bunting often eaten as a delicacy
ortygan n. any of several East Indian birds
oryx n. large African antelope with long straight nearly upright horns
orzo n. pasta shaped like pearls of barley; frequently prepared with lamb in Greek cuisine
os n. a mouth or mouthlike opening; rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
oscillate v. move or swing from side to side regularly; as of a pendulum, for example
oscillating adj. having periodic vibrations
oscillation n. the process of oscillating between states; (physics) a regular variation in value about a mean
oscillator n. produces sonic oscillations or alternating current
oscillatory adj. having periodic vibrations
oscillogram n. the record produced by an oscillograph
oscillograph n. a device for making a record of the wave forms of fluctuating voltages or currents
oscilloscope n. provides visual images of varying electrical quantities
oscine n. passerine bird having specialized vocal apparatus@adj. of or relating to the songbirds
oscitant adj. showing lack of attention or boredom
osculate v. touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's moth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
osculation n. a caress with the lips
osculator n. someone who kisses
osier n. flexible twig of a willow tree; any of various willows having pliable twigs used in basketry and furniture
osmium n. a hard brittle blue-gray or blue-black metallic element that is one of the platinum metals; the heaviest metal known
osmosis n. diffusion of molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a place of higher concentration to a place of lower concentration until the concentration on both sides is equal
osmotic adj. of or relating to osmosis; osmotic pressure
osmotically adv. by means of osmosis
osmund n. any fern of the genus Osmunda: large ferns with creeping rhizomes; naked sporangia are on modified fronds that resemble flower clusters
osprey n. large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years
osseous adj. composed of or containing bone; osseous tissue
ossicle n. a small bone; especially one in the middle ear
ossicular adj. pertaining to the ossicles in the middle ear
ossiculate adj. pertaining to the ossicles in the middle ear
ossiculum n. a small bone; especially one in the middle ear
ossiferous adj. containing bones (especially fossil bones); ossiferous caves
ossification n. the process of bone formation; hardened conventionality
ossified adj. changed into bone; hardened by deposits of mineral matter; cartilages ossified with age; set in a rigidly conventional pattern of behavior, habits, or beliefs; an ossified bureaucratic system
ossify v. become bony
ossuary n. a depository for the bones of the dead
osteal adj. relating to bone or to the skeleton; composed of or containing bone
osteitis n. inflammation of a bone as a consequence of infection or trauma or degeneration
ostensible adj. appearing as such but not necessarily so; the ostensible truth of their theories; represented or appearing as such; pretended; His ostensible purpose was charity, his real goal popularity
ostensibly adv. from appearances alone
ostensive adj. represented or appearing as such; pretended
ostentation n. a showy outward display; lack of elegance as a consequence of pomposity; pretentious or showy or vulgar display
ostentatious adj. intended to attract notice and impress others; an ostentatious sable coat; of a display that is tawdry or vulgar
ostentatiously adv. in an ostentatious manner; Mr Khrushchev ostentatiously wooed and embraced Castro at the U.N. general assembly
osteoarthritis n. chronic breakdown of cartilage in the joints occurring usually after middle age
osteoblast n. a cell from which bone develops
osteolysis n. lysis of bone caused by disease or infection or inadequate blood supply
osteoma n. a tumor of bone tissue
osteomalacia n. abnormal softening of bones caused by deficiencies of phosphorus or calcium or vitamin D
osteomyelitis n. an inflammation of bone and bone marrow (usually caused by bacterial infection)
osteopath n. a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
osteopathist n. a therapist who manipulates the skeleton and muscles
osteopathy n. therapy based on the assumption that restoring health is best accomplished by manipulating the skeleton and muscles
osteopetrosis n. an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
osteoporosis n. abnormal loss of bony tissue resulting in fragile porous bones; common in postmenopausal women
osteosarcoma n. malignant bone tumor; most common in children and young adults where it tends to affect the femur
osteostracan n. extinct jawless fish of the Devonian with armored head
ostinato n. a musical phrase repeated over and over during a composition
ostiole n. a small pore especially one in the reproductive bodies of certain algae and fungi through which spores pass
ostler n. someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses
ostracise v. avoid speaking to or dealing with
ostracism n. the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent); the act of excluding someone from society by general consent
ostracize v. expel from a community or group; avoid speaking to or dealing with; Ever since I spoke up, my colleagues ostracize me
ostracod n. tiny marine and freshwater crustaceans with a shrimp-like body enclosed in a bivalve shell
ostracoderm n. extinct fishlike jawless vertebrate having a heavily armored body; of the Paleozoic
ostrich n. fast-running African flightless bird with two-toed feet; largest living bird
otalgia n. an ache localized in the middle or inner ear
other adj. not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied; the construction of highways and other public works; further or added; I have no other shoes; recently past; the other evening; of the distant past; in other times
otherness n. the quality of being not alike; being distinct or different from that otherwise experienced or known
otherwise adv. in other respects or ways; he is otherwise normal; in another and different manner; she thought otherwise
otherworld n. a world beyond death or beyond present reality
otherworldly adj. existing outside of or not in accordance with nature
othonna n. a South African plant of the genus Othonna having smooth often fleshy leaves and heads of yellow flowers
otic adj. of or relating to near the ear
otiose adj. serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; otiose lines in a play; producing no result or effect; an otiose undertaking; disinclined to work or exertion
otitis n. inflammation of the ear
otoganglion n. an autonomic ganglion whose postganglionic fibers are distributed to the parotid gland
otolaryngology n. the branch of medicine concerned with the ear
otologist n. a physician who specializes in the ear and its diseases
otology n. the branch of medicine concerned with the ear
otoscope n. instrument for examining the external ear
ottar n. essential oil or perfume obtained from flowers
otter n. the fur of an otter; freshwater carnivorous mammal having webbed and clawed feet and dark brown fur
otterhound n. hardy British hound having long pendulous ears and a thick coarse shaggy coat with an oily undercoat; bred for hunting otters
ottoman n. thick cushion used as a seat; a low stool to rest the feet of a seated person
oubliette n. a dungeon with a trap door in the ceiling that is tis only means of entry or exit
ought v. expresses an emotional, practical, or other reason for doing something:; The State ought to repair the bridges; be logically necessary
ouguiya n. the basic unit of money in Mauritania
ounce n. a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a pound; 16 drams; large feline of upland central Asia having long thick whitish fur
our adj. of or relating to us or ourselves
ours pron. one or the ones belonging to us
ourselves pron. our own selves -- used reflexively, for emphasis, or in absolute constructions; we pleased ourselves; we'll do it ourselves; ourselves tourists, we avoided other tourists
ousel n. common black European thrush
oust v. remove from office
ouster n. a wrongful dispossession; the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
ousting n. the act of ejecting someone or forcing them out
out v. reveal somebody else's homosexuality@adj. not in; or in or into the open; has been out all day; (baseball) not allowed to continue to bat or run@adv. outside of an enclosed space@n. a failure to get on base safely in baseball
outage n. the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation
outback n. the remote bush country of Australia@adj. inaccessible and sparsely populated
outbalance v. weigh more heavily
outbid v. bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled, in Bridge; bid higher than others
outboard adj. located away from the midline of a vessel or aircraft; the outboard section of a wing
outbound adj. that is going out or leaving
outbrave v. resist bravely; be braver than
outbreak n. a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence of an undesirable condition
outbred adj. bred of parents not closely related; (anthropology) having parents of different classes or tribes
outbuilding n. a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
outburst n. an unrestrained expression of emotion; a sudden violent happening; an outburst of heavy rain; a sudden violent disturbance
outcall v. make a higher bid than (the previous bid or player); in a card game
outcast n. a person who is rejected (from society or home)@adj. excluded from a society
outcaste n. a person belonging to no caste@adj. (India) not belonging to or having been expelled from a caste and thus having no place or status in society
outclass v. cause to appear in a lower class, as in sports
outclassed adj. decisively surpassed by something else so as to appear to be of a lower class
outcome n. the situation that exists when something ends; a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
outcrop v. appear on the surface, come to the surface on the ground@n. the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
outcropping n. the part of a rock formation that appears above the surface of the surrounding land
outcry n. a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition@v. shout louder than; utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy; he exlaimed
outdated adj. old; no longer in use or valid or fashionable; outdated equipment
outdistance v. go far ahead of
outdo v. be or do something to a greater degree; get the better of
outdone adj. defeated in a competition
outdoor adj. located, suited for, or taking place in the open air; outdoor clothes; pertaining to or concerning the outdoors or outdoor activities; outdoor education is the area of teacher training concerned with training for outdoor activities
outdoors n. where the air is unconfined@adv. outside a building
outdoorsy adj. characteristic of or suitable to outdoor life; a rugged outdoorsy life
outdraw v. draw a gun faster, or best someone in a gunfight
outer adj. being on the outside or further from a center; spent hours adorning the outer man; located outside; outer reality; (anatomy) being on or toward the outside of the body; the outer ear
outercourse n. mutual sexual gratification without the exchange of bodily fluids
outermost adj. situated at the farthest possible point from a center
outerwear n. clothing for use outdoors
outface v. cause to waver or submit by or as if by staring
outfall n. the outlet of a river or drain or other source of water
outfield n. the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
outfielder n. (baseball or softball) a person who plays in the outfield; a fielder in cricket who is stationed in the outfield
outfight v. to fight better than; get the better of
outfit v. provide with equipment@n. any cohesive unit such as a military company; a set of clothing (with accessories); a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
outfitted adj. furnished with essential equipment for a particular occupation or undertaking occupation; well-outfitted expedition to the South Pole; equipped with appropriate wearing apparel and accessories; children properly outfitted for school
outfitter n. someone who provides outfits
outfitting n. the act of renovating and fitting out a ship
outflank v. go around the flank of (an opposing army); get the better of
outflow n. the unwanted discharge of a fluid from some container; the process of flowing out; a natural flow of ground water
outflowing adj. that is flowing outward
outfox v. outdo someone in trickery; beat through cleverness and wit
outgeneral v. surpass in generalship
outgo v. be or do something to a greater degree@n. money paid out
outgoer n. someone who leaves one country to settle in another
outgoing adj. going out or away or of the past; an outgoing steamship; at ease in talking to others; somewhat extroverted
outgrow v. grow too large or too mature for; grow too large for; grow faster than
outgrowth n. a natural consequence of development; the gradual beginning or coming forth; a natural prolongation or projection from a part of an organism either animal or plant
outguess v. attempt to anticipate or predict
outhouse n. a small building with a bench having holes through which a user can defecate
outing n. a journey taken for pleasure; a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
outlander n. a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
outlandish adj. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; the outlandish clothes of teenagers
outlandishly adv. in an outlandish manner; the Bavarian was outlandishly dressed in lederhosen 
outlandishness n. strikingly out of the ordinary
outlast v. live longer than
outlaw n. someone who has committed (or been legally convicted of) a crime@adj. contrary to or forbidden by law; an outlaw strike; disobedient to or defiant of law@v. declare illegal
outlawed adj. contrary to or forbidden by law
outlawry n. illegality as a consequence of unlawful acts
outlay n. the act of spending or disbursing money; money paid out
outlet n. a place of business for retailing goods; a place in a wiring system where current can be taken to run electrical devices; an opening that permits escape or release
outlier n. a person who lives away from his place of work; an extreme deviation from the mean
outline n. the line that appears to bound an object; a summary of the main points of an argument or theory@v. describe roughly or briefly; sketch the outline of the book; draw up an outline or sketch for something; make a sketch of; trace the shape of
outlined adj. showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary; the setting sun showed the outlined figure of a man standing on the hill
outlive v. live longer than
outlook n. a habitual or characteristic mental attitude; belief about (or mental picture of) the future; the act of looking out
outlying adj. relatively far from a center or middle; outlying settlements
outmaneuver v. defeat by more skillful maneuvering
outmaneuvre v. defeat by more skillful maneuvering
outmarch v. march longer distances and for a longer time than; This guy can outmarch anyone!
outmatch v. be or do something to a greater degree
outmode v. make unfashionable, outdated, or obsolete
outmoded adj. out of fashion; demode (or outmoded) attire; belonging to or characteristic of times past; outmoded techniques
outmost adj. situated at the farthest possible point from a center
outnumber v. be larger in number
outpace v. surpass in speed; Malthus believed that population increase would outpace increases in the means of subsistence
outpatient n. a patient who does not reside in the hospital where he is being treated
outplay v. excel or defeat in a game
outpoint v. sail closer to the wind than; score more points than one's opponents
outport n. (British) a subsidiary port built in deeper water than the original port (but usually farther from the center of trade)
outpost n. a station in a remote or sparsely populated location; a settlement on the frontier of civilization; a military post stationed at a distance from the main body of troops
outpouring n. a natural flow of ground water; a sudden rapid flow (as of water); she attacked him with an outpouring of words; the pouring forth of a fluid; the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)
output v. to create or manufacture a specific amount@n. things produced; production of a certain amount; signal that comes out of an electronic system; what is produced in a given time period
outrage n. a feeling of righteous anger; a wantonly cruel act; a disgraceful event; the act of scandalizing@v. strike with disgust or revulsion; violate the sacred character of a place, such as a graveyard; assault sexually; force to have sex
outraged adj. angered at something unjust or wrong; a look of outraged disbelief
outrageous adj. grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror; subjected to outrageous cruelty; greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
outrageously adv. in a very offensive manner; he behaved outrageously; to an extravagant or immoderate degree
outrageousness n. excessive excess; the quality of being outrageous
outrange v. have a greater range than, as of guns
outrank v. take precedence or surpass others in rank
outre adj. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual; outre and affected stage antics
outreach n. the act of reaching out; the outreach toward truth of the human spirit
outride v. a trial of endurance; ride better or faster than
outrider n. someone who is a member of the vanguard
outrigged adj. rigged with a structure projecting from or over the side of a boat for various purposes; to prevent capsizing or to support an oarlock or to help secure a mast etc
outrigger n. a stabilizer for a canoe; spars attach to a shaped log or pontoon parallel to the hull
outright adv. without restrictions or stipulations or further payments; buy outright; without reservation or concealment; she asked him outright for a divorce; without any delay; he was killed outright@adj. without reservation or exception
outrival v. be more of a rival than
outroar v. roar louder than
outrun v. run faster than; as in a race
outsail v. sail faster or better than
outscore v. score more points than one's opponents
outsell v. to exceed in sales
outset n. the time at which something begins
outshine v. shine brighter than; attract more attention and praise than others
outshout v. shout louder than
outside adj. relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit; an outside margin; coming from the outside@adv. outside a building; in summer we play outside; on the outside@n. the region that is outside of something
outsider n. someone who is not a member of a group
outsize adj. larger than normal for its kind@n. an unusual garment size (especially one that is very large)
outsized adj. larger than normal for its kind
outskirt n. a part of the city far removed from the center
outskirts n. outlying areas (as of a city or town); they lived on the outskirts of Houston or they mingled in the outskirts of the crowd
outsmart v. beat through cleverness and wit; defeat by more skillful maneuvering
outsole n. the outer sole of a shoe or boot
outspan v. remove the yoke or harness from, as of a draft animal
outspoken adj. given to expressing yourself freely or insistently; outspoken in their opposition to segregation
outspokenly adv. in an outspoken manner; he was outspokenly critical of the Government's new social policy
outspokenness n. the trait of being blunt and outspoken
outspread adj. fully extended in width; outspread wings
outstanding adj. distinguished from others in excellence; did outstanding work in human relations
outstandingly adv. in an outstanding manner or to an outstanding degree; she was outstandingly successful in her profession; to a remarkably degree or extent
outstation n. a station in a remote or sparsely populated location
outstay v. stay too long; overstay or outstay one's welcome; surpass in staying power
outstretched adj. fully extended especially in length; a kitten with one paw outstretched
outstrip v. be or do something to a greater degree; go far ahead of
outstroke n. the stroke of an engine piston moving toward the crankshaft
outtake n. a scene that is filmed but is not used in the final editing of the film
outthrust n. an outcropping of rock that extends outward
outturn n. what is produced in a given time period
outvie v. be more of a rival than
outvote v. defeat by a majority of votes
outward adj. relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind; a concern with outward beauty rather than with inward reflections; that is going out or leaving; an outward journey@adv. toward the outside
outwardly adv. with respect to the outside; outwardly, the figure is smooth; in outward appearance; outwardly, she appeared composed
outwardness n. concern with outward things or material objects (especially the body and its appearance) as opposed to the mind and spirit: hearty showmanship and all-around outwardness
outwards adv. toward the outside
outwear v. last longer than others; exhaust or tire though overuse or great strain or stress
outweigh v. be heavier than; weigh more heavily
outwit v. beat through cleverness and wit
outwork n. subsidiary defenses lying outside the main fortified area
outworn adj. outmoded
ouzel n. common black European thrush
ouzo n. anise-flavored Greek liquor
ova pl. of ovum
oval n. a closed plane curve resulting from the intersection of a circular cone and a plane cutting completely through it@adj. rounded like an egg
ovalbumin n. the white of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance surrounding the yolk consisting mainly of albumin dissolved in water
ovarian adj. of or involving the ovaries; ovarian cancer
ovariectomy n. surgical removal of one of both ovaries
ovary n. the organ that bears the ovules of a flower; one of usually two organs that produce ova and (in vertebrates) secrete estrogen and progesterone
ovate adj. of a leaf shape; egg-shaped with the broader end at the base; rounded like an egg
ovation n. enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
oven n. used for baking or roasting
ovenbake v. bake in an oven; ovenbake this chicken
ovenbird n. American warbler; builds a dome-shaped nest on the ground; small brownish South American birds that build oven-shaped clay nests
ovenware n. heat-resistant dishware in which food can be cooked as well as served
over adj. having come or been brought to a conclusion@n. (cricket) the period during which a given number of balls (6 in England@adv. at or to a point across intervening space etc.; come over and see us some time; throughout an area
overabundance n. the state of being more than full; a quantity that is more than what is appropriate; four-year-olds have an overabundance of energy
overabundant adj. excessively abundant
overachievement n. better than expected performance (better than might have been predicted from intelligence tests)
overachiever n. a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated
overact v. exaggerate one's acting
overacting n. poor acting by a ham actor
overactive adj. more active than normal
overactivity n. excessive activity; overactivity of the sebaceous glands causes the skin to become oily
overage adj. too old to be useful
overaged adj. too old to be useful
overall n. denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps); (British) a loose protective smock worn over ordinary clothing for dirty work@adj. involving only main features; the overall pattern of his life; including everything
overalls n. pl. trousers of strong material usually with a piece extending up to cover the chest
overambitious adj. excessively ambitious
overanxiety n. excessive anxiety
overanxious adj. anxious or nervous to an excessive degree
overappraisal n. an appraisal that is too high
overarch v. be central or dominant; form an arch over: Big rocks overarch the stream
overarm adj. (sports) with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
overawe v. subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe
overawed adj. overcome by a feeling of awe
overbalance v. weigh more heavily; out out of: It is not desirable to overbalance the budget
overbear v. overcome; overbear criticism, protest, or arguments; bear too much; contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
overbearing adj. expecting unquestioning obedience; insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter
overbearingly adv. in an overbearing manner
overbearingness n. the trait of being imperious and overbearing
overbid n. a bid that is higher than preceding bids@v. to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win, in Bridge
overblown adj. puffed up with vanity; overblown oratory; past the stage of full bloom; overblown roses
overboard adv. to extremes; he went overboard to please his in-laws; from on board a vessel into the water; they dropped their garabge overboard
overboil v. overflow or cause to overflow while boiling; boil excessively
overbold adj. improperly forward or bold
overburden v. burden with too much work or responsibility; load with excessive weight@n. the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits; an excessive burden
overburdened adj. heavily burdened with work or cares; overburdened social workers
overbusy adj. too busy
overcall n. (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand)
overcapitalize v. estimate the capital value of (a company) at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level; overestimate the market value of, as of property; capitalize beyond what the business or the profit-making prospects warrant
overcareful adj. excessively or unduly careful
overcast v. make overcast or cloudy; sew over the edge of; with long slanting wide stitches@adj. filled or abounding with clouds@n. the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds; gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
overcasting n. a long whip stitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
overcautious adj. unnecessarily cautious; sometimes it doesn't pay to be overcautious in business
overcharge n. a price that is too high@v. rip off; ask an unreasonable price; place too much a load on
overclothe v. dress excessively; You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot.
overclothes n. clothing for use outdoors
overcloud v. become covered with clouds; make obscure or unclear
overcoat n. a heavy overcoat; an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overcoating n. an additional protective coating (as of paint or varnish)
overcome adj. rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something; too much overcome to notice@v. win a victory over; You must overcome all difficulties; get on top of; deal with successfully
overcompensate v. make excessive corrections for fear of making an error
overconfidence n. total certainty or greater certainty that circumstances warrant
overconfident adj. marked by excessive confidence
overcook v. cook too long
overcredulity n. too much credulity
overcredulous adj. too credulous for your own good
overcritical adj. inclined to judge too severely; the overcritical teacher can discourage originality
overcrop v. to exhaust by excessive cultivation, of land
overcrossing n. a bridge designed for pedestrians
overcrowd v. cause to crowd together too much; crowd together too much
overcultivate v. to exhaust by excessive cultivation, of land
overcurious adj. showing excessive curiosity
overdelicate adj. extremely delicate; an overdelicate digestive system
overdo v. do something to an excessive degree
overdone adj. represented as greater than is true or reasonable; cooked too long but still edible
overdose v. dose too heavily
overdraft n. a draft in excess of the credit balance
overdramatize v. present in an overly dramatic manner
overdraw v. draw more money from than is available; to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overdress v. dress excessively; put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
overdressed adj. dressed too elaborately
overdrive v. drive or work too hard; make use of to often or too extensively@n. a high gear used at high speeds to maintain the driving speed with less output power
overdue adj. past due; not paid at the scheduled time; an overdue installment
overeager adj. excessively eager; overeager in his pursuit of the girl
overeat v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
overeating n. eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
overemotional adj. excessively or abnormally emotional
overemphasis n. too much emphasis
overemphasize v. place special or excessive emphasis on; I cannot overemphasize the importance of this book
overestimate n. an appraisal that is too high; a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high@v. make too high an estimate of; assign too high a value to
overestimation n. an appraisal that is too high; a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overexcited adj. unduly excited
overexert v. exert (oneself) excessively; don't overexert yourself when exercising!
overexertion n. the exertion of so much effort that discomfort or injury results
overexpose v. expose to too much light; of photographic film; expose excessively
overexposure n. exposure to too much light or for too long a time; the act of exposing film to too much light or for too long a time
overextend v. strain excessively
overfamiliar adj. taking undue liberties
overfatigue v. tire excessively
overfed adj. too well nourished
overfeed v. feed excessively
overfeeding n. excessive feeding
overfill v. fill beyond capacity; overfill the baskets
overflow n. a large flow; the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity@v. flow or run over (a limit or brim); overflow with a certain feeling, such as anger or joy
overflowing adj. overfull with water; covered with water; an overflowing tub@n. the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
overfly v. fly over
overfond adj. excessively fond
overfull adj. exceeding demand
overgarment n. a garment worn over other garments
overgeneralise v. draw too general a conclusion
overgeneralize v. draw too general a conclusion; It is dangerous to overgeneralize
overgenerous adj. very generous
overgorge v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
overgreedy adj. excessively gluttonous
overgrow v. become overgrown; grow beyond or across; grow too large for
overgrown adj. covered with growing plants; abounding in usually unwanted vegetation
overgrowth n. excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland; a profusion of growth on or over something else
overhand adj. (sports) with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level; an overhand pitch; sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
overhanded adj. (sports) with hand brought forward and down from above shoulder level
overhang n. something that extends beyond or hangs over something else@v. project over; be suspended over or hang over
overhanging adj. above or covering a wide area; shadow of the overhanging crag
overhasty adj. done with very great haste and without due deliberation; rejected what was regarded as an overhasty plan for reconversion
overhaul n. periodic maintenance on a car or machine; it was time for an overhaul on the tractor@v. travel past, as of a vehicle; make repairs or adjustments to; You should overhaul your car engine
overhauling n. periodic maintenance on a car or machine
overhead adv. above your head; in the sky; planes were flying overhead; above the head; over the head@n. the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance)@adj. located or originating from above
overhear v. hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
overheat v. get excessively and undesirably hot; make excessively or undesirably hot
overheated adj. heated beyond a safe or desirable point; the child became overheated
overheating n. excessive heating
overindulge v. overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself
overindulgence n. excessive indulgence; the child was spoiled by overindulgence
overjealous adj. suspicious or unduly suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival
overjoy v. to fill with great joy
overjoyed adj. extremely joyful
overkill n. the capability to obliterate a target with more weapons (especially nuclear weapons) that are required; any effort that seems to go farther than would be necessary to achieve its goal
overladen adj. loaded past capacity
overland adj. traveling or passing over land; an overland journey
overlap n. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena; there was no overlap between their proposals@v. coincide partially; extend over and cover a part of; The roofs of the houses overlap in this crowded city
overlapping n. covering with an overlapping design as with tiles or shingles@adj. related by having something in common with or coinciding with; having overlapping duties; laid overlapping (not flush)
overlarge adj. excessively large
overlay v. put something on top of something else; kill by lying on; The sow overlay her piglets@n. a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
overlayer n. a layer of boards applied to the studs and joists of a building to strengthen it and serve as a foundation for a weatherproof exterior
overleaf adv. on or to the other side of a page; data tabulated overleaf
overleap v. defeat (oneself) by going too far; jump across or leap over (an obstacle); leave undone or leave out
overlie v. lie upon; lie on top of; kill by lying on
overload n. an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power; an excessive burden@v. become overloaded; fill to excess so that function is impaired; place too much a load on
overloaded adj. loaded past capacity
overlook n. a high place affording a good view@v. look past, fail to notice; face in a certain direction; leave undone or leave out; look down on; watch over
overlooked adj. not taken into account
overlooking adj. used of a height or viewpoint; the balcony overlooking the ballroom
overlord n. a person who has general authority over others
overlordship n. the position of overlord
overly adv. to an excessive degree
overlying adj. placed on or over something else; an overlying image
overmantel n. a shelf over a mantelpiece
overmaster v. overcome by superior force
overmatch v. to be more than a match for; defeat
overmodest adj. affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
overmuch adj. very great in quantity; overabundant; showed overmuch affection@n. a quantity that is more than what is appropriate@adv. more than necessary; let's not blame them overmuch
overmuchness n. a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
overnice adj. excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
overnight adj. lasting through or extending over the whole night; an overnight trip@adv. happening in a short time or with great speed; these solutions cannot be found overnight!
overnighter n. a guest who stays overnight; a small traveling bag to carry clothing and accessories for staying overnight
overpass n. the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels; an overpass is called a flyover or a flypast in England
overpay v. pay too much
overpayment n. a payment larger than needed or expected; the act of paying too much
overplay v. exaggerate one's acting
overplus n. extreme excess
overpopulation n. too much population
overpower v. overcome by superior force; overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overpowered adj. rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something
overpowering adj. so strong as to be irresistible; an overpowering need for solitude
overpoweringly adv. incapable of being resisted
overpraise v. praise excessively
overprice v. price excessively high
overpriced adj. too costly for the value; overpriced items at resort shops
overprint n. something added by overprinting@v. print (additional text or colors) onto an already imprinted paper
overproduce v. produce in excess; produce more than needed or wanted; produce in excess
overproduction n. too much production or more than expected
overprotect v. care for like a mother
overprotection n. excessive protection
overprotective adj. overly protective; overprotective parents
overproud adj. excessively proud
overrate v. make too high an estimate of
overrating n. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overreach v. fail by aiming too high or trying too hard; beat through cleverness and wit
overreaching adj. revealing excessive self-confidence; reaching for the heights
overreaction n. an excessive reaction
overreckoning n. a calculation that results in an estimate that is too high
overrefined adj. excessively delicate or refined
overrefinement n. the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
override n. a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device@v. rule against
overriding adj. having superior power and influence
overripe adj. too ripe
overrule v. rule against
overrun adj. (often followed by `with' or used in combination) troubled by or encroached upon in large numbers; the locust-overrun countryside@v. invade in great numbers, as of pests@n. too much production or more than expected
oversea adv. beyond or across the sea@adj. being or passing over or across the sea
overseas adv. beyond or across the sea; He lived overseas for many years; in a place across an ocean@adj. in a foreign country; overseas markets; being or passing over or across the sea; some overseas trade in grain arose
oversee v. watch and direct
overseer n. a person who directs and manages an organization
oversensitive adj. unduly sensitive or thin-skinned
overserious adj. excessively serious
oversew v. sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both
oversewn adj. sewn together with overhand stitches (close vertical stitches that pass over and draw the two edges together)
oversexed adj. having excessive sexual desire or appeal
overshadow v. exceed in importance; outweigh; cast a shadow; cast a shadow upon
overshielding n. excessive protection
overshoe n. footwear that protects your shoes from water or snow or cold
overshoot v. shoot beyond or over (a target); aim too high@n. an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
overshot adj. having an upper part projecting beyond the lower; an overshot jaw
overside adv. over the side of a boat; Willie eased himself overside into the sea
oversight n. omission resulting from failure to notice something; management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group; a mistake resulting from inattention
oversimplified adj. unrealistically simple
oversimplify v. make too simple; Don't oversimplify the instructions
oversize adj. larger than normal for its kind
oversized adj. larger than normal for its kind
overskirt n. an outer skirt worn over another skirt
oversleep v. sleep longer than intended
oversolicitous adj. excessively solicitous
overspecialize v. become overly specialized
overspend v. spend more than available of (a budget, for example); spend at a high rate
overspill n. too much population; the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity
overspread v. spread across or over
overspreading adj. above or covering a wide area; the dark overspreading clouds
overstate v. to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
overstated adj. represented as greater than is true or reasonable
overstatement n. making to seem more important than it really is
overstay v. stay too long; overstay or outstay one's welcome
overstep v. pass beyond; of limits and boundaries; go beyond
overstock v. stock excessively
overstrain v. strain excessively; overstrain oneself@n. too much strain
overstress v. place special or excessive emphasis on
overstretch v. strain abnormally; of muscles and tendons
overstrung adj. being in a tense state; easily upset; too tightly strung; an overstrung archery bow
overstuff v. stuff too much
overstuffed adj. upholstered thickly and deeply; an overstuffed sofa
oversubscribe v. to subscribe for more of than is available, asked for, or offered for sale; oversubscribe a stock issue
oversubscribed adj. sold in excess of available supply especially season tickets; the opera season was oversubscribed
oversupply v. supply with an excess of@n. the quality of being so overabundant that prices fall
oversuspicious adj. unduly suspicious
overt adj. open and observable; not secret or hidden; an overt lie
overtake v. catch up with and possibly overtake; travel past, as of a vehicle; overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
overtaking n. going by something that is moving in order to get in front of it
overtax v. tax excessively; Don't overtax my constitutents!
overthrow v. cause the downfall of; of rulers; rule against@n. the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force); the act of disturbing the mind or body; she was unprepared for this sudden overthrow of their normal way of living
overthrown adj. decisively defeated in combat
overtime adv. beyond the regular time; she often has to work overtime@n. work done in addition to regular working hours; playing time beyond regulation, to break a tie
overtire v. tire excessively
overtly adv. in an overt manner; he did it overtly
overtolerance n. too much permissiveness
overtone n. (usually plural) an ulterior implicit meaning or quality; a harmonic with a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency
overtop v. look down on
overtrick n. a card trick won in excess of the number bid
overtrump v. play a trump higher than (one previously played) to the trick; in card games
overture n. orchestral music played at the begining of an opera or oratorio; something that serves as a preceding event or introduces what follows; drinks were the overture to dinner; a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
overturn v. turn from an upright or normal position; cause to overturn from an upright or normal position; rule against; cause the downfall of; of rulers; annul by recalling or rescinding; change radically@n. the act of upsetting something
overturned adj. having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom; an overturned car
overturning n. (nautical) the event of a boat accidentally turning over in the water
overuse v. make use of to often or too extensively@n. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilisation n. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overutilization n. exploitation to the point of diminishing returns
overvaliant adj. having or showing undue valor or boldness; a foolish overvaliant act
overvaluation n. an appraisal that is too high; too high a value or price assigned to something
overvalue v. assign too high a value to
overweary v. tire excessively
overweening adj. unrestrained in especially feelings; overweening ambition; presumptuously arrogant; had a witty but overweening manner
overweigh v. to exceed in weight; oppress
overweight adj. usually describes a large person who is fat but has a large frame to carry it@n. the property of excessive fatness
overwhelm v. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli; charge someone with too many tasks; cover completely or make imperceptible; overcome by superior force
overwhelmed adj. rendered powerless especially by an excessive amount or profusion of something; decisively defeated in combat
overwhelming adj. so strong as to be irresistible; the temptation to despair may become overwhelming; very intense; overwhelming joy
overwhelmingly adv. incapable of being resisted; the candy looked overwhelmingly desirable to the dieting man
overwork v. use too much; work excessively hard@n. the act working too much or too long; he became ill from overwork
overworking n. the act working too much or too long
overwrite v. write new data on top of existing data and thus erase the previously existing data; overwrite that file
overwrought adj. deeply agitated especially from emotion
overzealous adj. marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea
oviduct n. either of a pair of tubes conducting the egg from the ovary to the uterus
oviform adj. rounded like an egg
oviparous adj. (zoology) egg-laying
ovipositor n. egg-laying tubular structure at the end of the abdomen in many female insects and some fishes
oviraptorid n. advanced carnivorous theropod
ovoflavin n. a B vitamin that prevents skin lesions and weight loss
ovoid adj. rounded like an egg@n. an egg-shaped object
ovoviviparous adj. (zoology) producing living young from eggs that hatch within the body
ovular adj. being or of the nature of an ovule; of or relating to an ovum
ovulate v. produce and discharge eggs; of females
ovulation n. the expulsion of an ovum from the ovary (usually midway in the menstrual cycle)
ovule n. a small body that contains the female germ cell of a plant; develops into a seed after fertilization
ovum n. the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
owe v. be obliged to pay or repay; be indebted to, in an abstract or intellectual sense; be in debt
owed adj. owed and payable immediately or on demand; owed as a debt; the amount still owed
owing adj. owed as a debt; owed as a debt; must pay what is owing
owl n. nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
owlclaws n. stout perennial herb of western United States having flower heads with drooping orange-yellow rays; causes spewing sickness in sheep
owlet n. young owl
owlish adj. resembling an owl; solemn and wise in appearance
owlishly adv. in an owlish manner; the gentle-looking barrister peered owlishly around him
own adj. belonging to or on behalf of a specified person (especially yourself); preceded by a possessive; do one's own thing@v. have ownership or possession of
owned adj. having an owner; often used in combination; state-owned railways
owner n. someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business; he is the owner of a chain of restaurants; a person who owns something; they are searching for the owner of the car
ownerless adj. having no owner
ownership n. possession with the right to transfer possession to others; the act of possessing; the state or fact of being an owner
ox n. an adult castrated bull of the genus_Bos; especially Bos taurus; any of various wild bovines especially of the genera Bos or closely related Bibos
oxalacetate n. a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid
oxalate n. a salt or ester of oxalic acid
oxalis n. any plant or flower of the genus Oxalis
oxaloacetate n. a salt or ester of oxalacetic acid
oxaprozin n. a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Daypro)
oxazepam n. a tranquilizing drug (trade name Serax) used in treating insomnia and alcohol withdrawal
oxblood n. a moderate reddish brown
oxbow n. the land inside an oxbow bend in a river; a U-shaped curve in a stream; a wooden frame bent in the shape of a U; its upper ends are attached to the horizontal yoke and the loop goes around the neck of an ox
oxcart n. a cart that is drawn by an ox
oxen n. domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age:; a team of oxen
oxeye n. any North American shrubby perennial herb of the genus Heliopsis having large yellow daisylike flowers; Eurasian perennial herbs having daisylike flowers with yellow rays and dark centers; an oval or round dormer window
oxford n. a low shoe laced over the instep
oxheart n. any of several cultivated sweet cherries having sweet juicy heart-shaped fruits; large heart-shaped soft-fleshed sweet cherry
oxicillin n. a form of penicillin effective against penicillin-resistant staphylococci
oxidant n. a substance that oxidizes another substance
oxidase n. any of the enzymes that catalyze biological oxidation
oxidation n. the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
oxidative adj. taking place in the presence of oxygen; oxidative glycolysis
oxide n. any compound of oxygen with another element or a radical
oxidisation n. the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
oxidise v. add oxygen to or combine with oxygen; in chemistry
oxidised adj. combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen
oxidizable adj. capable of undergoing a chemical reaction with oxygen
oxidization n. the process of oxidizing; the addition of oxygen to a compound with a loss of electrons; always occurs accompanied by reduction
oxidize v. add oxygen to or combine with oxygen; in chemistry
oxidized adj. combined with or having undergone a chemical reaction with oxygen: the oxidized form of iodine
oxidizer n. a substance that oxidizes another substance
oxidoreductase n. an enzyme that catalyzes oxidation-reduction
oxigenise v. change (a compound) by increasing the proportion of the electronegative part; or change (an element or ion) from a lower to a higher positive valence: remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule); dehydrogenate with oxygen
oxime n. any compound containing the group -C=NOH
oximeter n. a device that measures the oxygen in arterial blood
oxlip n. Eurasian primrose with yellow flowers clustered in a one-sided umbel
oxtail n. the skinned tail of cattle; used especially for soups
oxtant n. a unit of angular distance equal to half a quadrant
oxtongue n. widespread European weed with spiny tongue-shaped leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in United States
oxyacetylene n. a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used to create high temperatures for cutting or welding metals@adj. of or using a mixture of acetylene and oxygen; an oxyacetylene torch
oxyacid n. any acid that contains oxygen
oxybenzene n. a toxic white soluble crystalline acidic derivative of benzene; used in manufacturing and as a disinfectant and antiseptic
oxycephaly n. a congenital abnormality of the skull; the top of the skull assumes a cone shape
oxygen n. a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 28 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
oxygenase n. an oxidoreductase that catalyzes the incorporation of molecular oxygen
oxygenate v. impregnate, combine, or supply with oxygen; oxygenate blood
oxygenated adj. (physiology) used of tissues or especially blood; supplied with oxygen by respiration
oxygenation n. the process of providing or combining or treating with oxygen; the oxygenation of the blood
oxygenize v. change (a compound) by increasing the proportion of the electronegative part; or change (an element or ion) from a lower to a higher positive valence: remove one or more electrons from (an atom, ion, or molecule); dehydrogenate with oxygen
oxymoron n. conjoining contradictory terms (as in `deafening silence')
oxyphenbutazone n. an anti-inflammatory drug (trade name Tandearil)
oxytetracycline n. a yellow crystalline antibiotic (trademark Terramycin) obtained from a soil actinomycete
oxytocin n. hormone secreted by the pituitary gland; stimulates contractions of the uterus and ejection of milk
oyabun n. a Japanese supervisor
oyster n. marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters; edible body of any of numerous oysters; a small muscle on each side of the back of a fowl@v. gather oysters, dig oysters
oystercatcher n. black-and-white shorebird with stout legs and bill; feed on oysters etc.
oysterfish n. a variety of toadfish
ozocerite n. a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
ozokerite n. a waxy mineral that is a mixture of hydrocarbons and occurs in association with petroleum; some varieties are used in making ceresin and candles
ozone n. a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent
