Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
outrigger
Meaning
a projecting structure on a boat, used for stability, or a boat fitted with such support
Example
The fisherman paddled his outrigger canoe across the lagoon.
B2 adverb
Outright
Meaning
completely; directly; without reservation or concealment
Example
She rejected the proposal outright.
B2 noun
outset
Meaning
the beginning or start of something
Example
From the outset, the project seemed ambitious but achievable.
A1 noun/adjective/adverb
outside
Meaning
the external part or surface of something; beyond the boundary
Example
Children were playing outside in the yard.
B2 noun
outsider
Meaning
a person who is not accepted as a member of a particular group or community
Example
As a new student, she often felt like an outsider at school.
B2 noun
outskirt
Meaning
the outer edge or border of a town or city
Example
They built a new factory on the outskirts of the city.
B2 noun
outskirts
Meaning
The outer parts of a town or city, away from the center.
Example
They moved to the outskirts of the city for a quieter life.
C1 noun
outsourcing
Meaning
The practice of having certain job functions done outside a company instead of having an in-house department or employee handle them.
Example
Many companies use outsourcing to reduce labor costs.
C1 adjective
Outspoken
Meaning
frank; speaking directly
Example
She is known for being outspoken about social issues.
B2 adjective
outstanding
Meaning
extremely good or impressive; not yet resolved or paid
Example
She received an award for her outstanding performance.
C1 verb
outstretch
Meaning
To extend or stretch something outward.
Example
He outstretched his hand to help her up.
C1 verb
outstrip
Meaning
To go faster or do better than someone or something; to surpass.
Example
The company outstripped its competitors in sales last year.
C1 adverb
Outwardly
Meaning
on the surface; externally; in appearance
Example
Outwardly, he seemed calm, but inside he was nervous.
C1 verb
outweigh
Meaning
To be more important, valuable, or significant than something else.
Example
The benefits of the new policy outweigh the risks.
C1 verb
outwit
Meaning
to defeat or gain an advantage over someone by being more clever or cunning
Example
The fox managed to outwit the hunters.
C1 noun
ovation
Meaning
an enthusiastic show of approval, especially by clapping hands
Example
The actor received a standing ovation after his performance.
A2 noun
Oven
Meaning
an enclosed compartment used for heating, baking, or drying food
Example
She baked cookies in the oven for thirty minutes.
A1 preposition, adverb
over
Meaning
across, on top of, or beyond
Example
The book is lying over the table.
B2 noun
Over growth
Meaning
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
Example
The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy.
C1 noun
Over-spill
Meaning
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
Example
The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms.
B1 adjective, adverb
overall
Meaning
in general or as a whole
Example
Overall, the project has been successful.
C1 adjective
overarching
Meaning
Comprehensive or all-embracing; forming an arch over something.
Example
The overarching theme of the book is human resilience.
C1 adjective
overbearing
Meaning
unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering
Example
His overbearing attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
C1 adjective
overblown
Meaning
excessively exaggerated or inflated
Example
The controversy was overblown by the media.