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a command or instruction; the arrangement of things following a particular sequence
"The teacher gave an order to sit down quietly."
the East, especially countries of eastern Asia; to determine one's position or direction
"Many spices come from the Orient."
the point or place where something begins, arises, or is derived; the source
"Scientists are studying the origin of the universe."
the quality of being novel or unusual; the ability to think independently and creatively
"The artist's work showed great originality and creativity."
a child whose parents are dead; someone without protective support
"The orphan was adopted by a loving family."
an institution for the care and education of children who have lost their parents
"The charity built a new orphanage for homeless children."
a sudden occurrence or eruption of something, especially disease or violence
"The outbreak of flu affected many students in the school."
the result or consequence of an action or situation; the final product
"The outcome of the election surprised everyone."
a general description or plan showing the essential features of something; the main points
"The teacher provided an outline of the course syllabus."
a person who does not belong to a particular group; someone not accepted by a group
"As an outsider, he found it difficult to understand their traditions."
excessive growth beyond normal size; too much development or expansion
"The overgrowth of weeds made the garden look untidy."
the overflow of liquid from a container; excess that cannot be contained
"The overspill from the river flooded nearby farms."
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
"The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly."
a formal agreement between individuals or parties; a treaty or contract
"The two countries signed a peace pact to end the war."
rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown
"The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season."
a person holding religious beliefs other than the main world religions; a heathen
"Ancient Romans considered early Christians to be pagans."
physical suffering or discomfort; mental or emotional distress
"The patient felt severe pain in his back."
the roof of the mouth; a person's ability to distinguish between different flavors
"The chef created dishes to please every palate."
a cloth spread over a coffin; a dark covering that creates a gloomy atmosphere
"A pall of smoke hung over the burning building."
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