| Term | Definition |
|---|
| omnibus | 1. covering many things at once, as an omnibus bill; 2. bus; 3. book containing a variety of works by one author, such as a Twain omnibus |
| omnifarious | of all kinds, varieties, or forms |
| omnific | all-creating |
| omnipotent | unlimited in power; almighty |
| omnipresent | present everywhere at the same time |
| omniscient | knowing everything |
| omnivorous | 1. eating everything; 2. fond of all kinds, omnivorous reader |
| deflect | turn "bend" aside |
| flex | bend, as to flex a limb |
| flexible | pliable (capable of being bent); not rigid, tractable |
| flexor | muscle that serves to bend a limb |
| genuflect | bend the knee; touch the right knee to the ground, as in worship |
| inflexibility | rigidity; firmness |
| reflect | 1. throw ("bend") back light, sound, heat etc.; 2. think |
| reflex | involuntary response to a stimulus (e.g., sneezing is a reflex) |
| detention | the act of keeping back or detaining |
| impertinent | 1. not pertinent; inappropriate; 2. rude |
| pertinacious | adhering firmly to a purpose or opinion; very persistent |
| pertinent | having to do with the matter at hand |
| retentive | tenacious; able to retain or remember |
| retinue | group of followers accompanying a distinguished person |
| tenacity | firmness in hold; fast persistence |
| tenancy | period of a tenant's temporary holding of real estate |
| tenure | period for which an office or position is held (e.g., a U.S. Supreme Court justice enjoys life tenure) |
| untenable | incapable of being held or defended |
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