English to English Dictionary

novel

A fictitious prose narrative of book length, typically representing character and action with some degree of realism.

nucleus

The central and most important part of an object, movement, or group, forming the basis for its activity and growth.

nugget

A small lump of a precious metal, especially gold.

numerology

The branch of knowledge that deals with the occult significance of numbers.

obscenity

The state or quality of being obscene; an extremely offensive word or expression.

octave

A series of eight notes occupying the interval between two notes, one of which has half or double the frequency of the other.

opponent

Someone who competes against or fights another in a contest, game, or argument.

organic waste

Biodegradable waste derived from plant or animal matter, such as food scraps and yard trimmings, that can be composted.

oscillator

An apparatus for generating oscillating electric currents or voltages.

ottoman bed

A bed featuring a hydraulic lifting mechanism that allows the mattress base to be raised, revealing a large storage area underneath the entire mattress.

overhyped

Made to seem much more exciting, important, or valuable than it actually is through excessive publicity.

overpopulation

The condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration, impaired quality of life, or a population crash.