Vocabulary English-English With O Part 2
Oscillate (verb)
to move back and forth with a steady rhythm
- There is a special critical initial strength such that the field cannot decide whether to evaporate away or collapse to form a black hole. Instead it oscillates increasingly rapidly, performing an infinite number of oscillations in a finite time.
Osmotic (adjective)
relating to the diffusion through a semi-permeable membrane typically separating a solvent and a solution that tends to equalize their concentrations
- Since saltwater fishes have blood with a lower concentration of salts than the surrounding seawater, osmotic pressure tends to force water out of the body fluids and to raise the internal salt concentration.
Outcome (noun)
something brought about by a cause
- This outcome is a reflection of strong sense of solidarity within the corporate peasant community, also apparent in the tendency for almost every man to remain within his village over his lifetime.
Outdated (adjective)
to make or become no longer in use; of a style or method formerly in style
- Several outdated theories about the cause of autism have been proven to be false.
Outflow (noun)
the act of being in a state of motion, as air moving away from something
- The strength of the rain cooled outflow from the mountain storms is critical to downstream mesoscale convective system development.
Outlaw (noun)
one that is unconventional or rebellious ; a lawless person or a fugitive from the law
- Gov. Bill Richardson scheduled a news conference Tuesday to detail how the state will aid an investigation launched by Lincoln County, where the Old West outlaw made a dramatic escape from custody 122 years ago.
Outpost (noun)
a security detachment thrown out by a main body of troops to protect it from enemy surprise; an outlying or frontier settlement
- In addition to its African possessions, Carthage held a number of outposts on the Spanish mainland.
Outreach (adjective)
reaching out or extending
- The Center for Earth and Planetary Studies (CEPS) is the scientific research unit within the Collections and Research Department of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. CEPS performs original research and outreach activities on topics covering planetary science, terrestrial geophysics, and the remote sensing of environmental change.
Outset (noun)
beginning, start
- From the outset, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was a missionary church.
Outstrip (verb)
to be greater or better than
- Even though the train is not the preferred method of transportation in the United States, in Europe it can compete with the airlines and cars, and in some cases even outstrip them, as the most popular way to travel from one country to another.
Outwardly (adverb)
toward or on the outside; in regard to external appearance or action
- Some people with mental disorders have a tendency toward self–persecution, self– sabotage, and even violence (both self–inflicted and outwardly directed).
Outweigh (verb)
to make up for the defects of
- The evolutionary selective advantages for language must have been very large to outweigh such a disadvantage.
Overgraze (verb)
to feed on growing herbage, attached algae, or phytoplankton to the point of damaging vegetation cover
- The problem is one of environmental degradation; the land is overgrazed and the kangaroos themselves suffer pretty badly once all the food is gone for them.
Overly (verb)
lying on or over
- Tsunamis can be generated when the sea floor abruptly deforms and vertically displaces the overlying water.
Override (verb)
occupying a more elevated or superior position; dominating
- The court emphasized that race cannot be the overriding factor, but a majority acknowledged a broad social value in encouraging all races to learn and work together.
Over-the-counter (adjective)
sold lawfully without prescription
- The names of all medicines you are currently taking, including both over-the-counter and prescription medication as well as any dietary supplements. It is important for your doctor to know this information in order to prescribe the medicine that will be the most helpful.
Overturn (verb)
to turn or cause to turn from a vertical or horizontal position
- The Vikings quickly overturned the boats and killed all but one Indian, who was able to get away.
Overwhelmingly (adverb)
convincingly so as to have little doubt
- The evidence seems to overwhelmingly state that there is indeed a critical period by which learning must commence in order to afford the learner the chance to achieve native like capabilities.
Owe (verb)
on account of; as a result of, through
- The scientific question is whether the chimps' abilities are homologous to human language–that is, whether the two systems show the same basic organization owing to descent from a single system in their common ancestor.
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