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Basic Vocabulary 13
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| novice - She was a novice playwrite just beginning her career. | Someone new to a field or activity. |
| nucleus - Each cell is surrounded by a membrane and contains a nucleus. | The largest part of the cell, the control center of the cell. |
| numb - It was so cold my fingers were numb. | Lacking sensation. |
| oasis - An oasis is a welcome sight in the desert. | A place in the desert with water, plants, and trees. |
| oath - A serious promise to speak the truth. | You swear under oath in court when you put your hand on the Bible. |
| obey - It is important to obey the safety rules when swimming in the pool. | Follow the commands, laws or directions given. |
| object - The floor has a crack where the heavy object was dropped. | something that can be seen or touched; thing |
| obligation - It is our obligation to pay taxes to our government. | A personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor. |
| oboe - I played the oboe in the band. | This woodwind instrument has a double reed. |
| obstacle - The deep hole in the road is an obstacle to cars. | An object in the way of something else. |
| Officer - The cadet was training to become an officer at West Point. | A leader in the armed forces or the police department. |
| omnivore - A bear is a perfect example of an omnivore. | Animals that feed on both plants and animals. |
| ooze - Hawaiians watched the lava ooze slowly down the sides of the volcano. | Pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings. |
| opera - In an opera the actors sing all or most of their lines instead of saying them. | A play where most of the words are sung. Music is played in the background. |
| option - You have the option of either going to the movies or going bowling. | An alternative action. |
| orphan - The orphan felt alone on Christmas morning. | A child who has lost both parents. |
| oxygen - A red blood cell carries oxygen around the body. | A colorless gas that you breathe in. You need it to stay alive. |
| oyster - An oyster shell may contain a pearl. | Marine mollusks having a rough irregular shell; found on the sea bed mostly in coastal waters. |
| paddle - Each person in the canoe had a paddle. | A small, wooden pole with a short handle on one end and a flat blade on the other end. This can be used for moving a canoe or a small boat. |
| pageant - The pageant will take place in November. | A contest between people or animals to show their best qualities. |
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