Week 17 Flashcards
Obstetrician, n.
A physician or veterinarian specializing in birth and its antecedents and sequels.
Occasion, n.
A special or important time, event, ceremony, celebration, etc.
Occasionally, adv.
Now and then; here and there.
Occurrence, n.
Something that takes place.
Octane, n.
Any of various isomeric paraffin hydrocarbons with the formula c8h18, found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent.
Octopus, n.
A marine mollusk having a rounded soft body, eight tentacles with each bearing two rows of suckers, a large distinct head, and a strong beaklike mouth.
Odyssey, n.
A long wandering or series of adventurous journeys.
Ombudsman, n.
One that investigates complaints (as from students or customers), reports findings, and helps to achieve equitable settlements.
Ominous, adj.
Indicative of future misfortune or calamity.
Omission, n.
The act of failing to insert, include or name.
Omitted, v.
Left out.
Oncology, n.
The study of tumors.
Onion, n.
The rounded edible bulb of the onion plant, composed of fleshy, tight, concentric leaf bases having a pungent odor and taste.
Onyx, adj.
Of the color jet black.
Opposite, adj.
Located or placed directly across from something else or from each other.
Opposition, n.
The act or condition of opposing or of being in conflict.
Optimistic, adj.
Anticipating the best.
Option, n.
Choice.
Orchestra, n.
A large group of players of musical instruments organized, especially for performing one of the larger forms of concert music or for accompanying an oratorio or other dramatic work.
Orchid, n.
A distinctive and often brightly colored tropical flower with three petals.
Ordnance, n.
Military supplies including weapons, ammunition, and combat vehicles.
Original, adj.
Preceding all others in time; first.
Orthodox, adj.
Marked by conformity to doctrines or practices especially in religion that are held as right or true by some authority, standard, or tradition.
Osmosis, n.
The flow or diffusion that takes place through a semipermeable membrane typically separating either a solvent and a solution or a dilute solution and a concentrated solution.
Outrageous, adj.
Extravagant, fantastic.
Overt, adj.
Open and observable; not hidden, concealed, or secret.
Pageantry, n.
Colorful, rich, or splendid display.
Pallbearer, n.
An attendant at a funeral who helps carry the coffin.
Panelist, n.
A member of a panel.
Paparazzi, n.
Free-lance photographers who aggressively pursue celebrities in order to take canid photographs.
