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original |
Not copied nor produced by imitation. |
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originate |
To cause or constitute the beginning or first stage of the existence of. |
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ornate |
Ornamented to a marked degree. |
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orthodox |
Holding the commonly accepted faith. |
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orthodoxy |
Acceptance of the common faith. |
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orthogonal |
Having or determined by right angles. |
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orthopedic |
Relating to the correcting or preventing of deformity |
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orthopedist |
One who practices the correcting or preventing of deformity |
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oscillate |
To swing back and forth. |
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osculate |
To kiss. |
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ossify |
to convert into bone. |
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ostentation |
A display dictated by vanity and intended to invite applause or flattery. |
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ostracism |
Exclusion from intercourse or favor, as in society or politics. |
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ostracize |
To exclude from public or private favor. |
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ought |
To be under moral obligation to be or do. |
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oust |
To eject. |
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out-and-out |
Genuinely. |
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outbreak |
A sudden and violent breaking forth, as of something that has been pent up or restrained. |
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outburst |
A violent issue, especially of passion in an individual. |
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outcast |
One rejected and despised, especially socially. |
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outcry |
A vehement or loud cry or clamor. |
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outdo |
To surpass. |
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outlandish |
Of barbarous, uncouth, and unfamiliar aspect or action. |
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outlast |
To last longer than. |
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outlaw |
A habitual lawbreaker. |
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outlive |
To continue to exist after. |
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out-of-the-way |
Remotely situated. |
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outpost |
A detachment of troops stationed at a distance from the main body to guard against surprise. |
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outrage |
A gross infringement of morality or decency. |
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outrageous |
Shocking in conduct. |
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outreach |
To reach or go beyond. |
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outride |
To ride faster than. |
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outrigger |
A part built or arranged to project beyond a natural outline for support. |
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outright |
Entirely. |
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outskirt |
A border region. |
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outstretch |
To extend. |
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outstrip |
To go beyond. |
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outweigh |
To surpass in importance or excellence. |
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overdo |
To overtax the strength of. |
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overdose |
An excessive dose, usually so large a dose of a medicine that its effect is toxic. |
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overeat |
To eat to excess. |
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overhang |
A portion of a structure which projects or hangs over. |
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overleap |
To leap beyond. |
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overlord |
One who holds supremacy over another. |
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overpass |
To pass across or over, as a river. |
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overpay |
To pay or reward in excess. |
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overpower |
To gain supremacy or victory over by superior power. |
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overproduction |
Excessive production. |
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overreach |
To stretch out too far. |
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overrun |
To infest or ravage. |
