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outfit

Short Definition : clothing or equipment for a special purpose; Ex. cowboy outfit

Definition
(noun) any cohesive unit such as a military company Definition
(noun) a set of clothing (with accessories)
Synonyms : getup rig turnout
Example Sentence
  • his getup was exceedingly elegant
Definition
(noun) gear consisting of a set of articles or tools for a specified purpose
Synonyms : kit
Definition
(verb) provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose
Synonyms : equip fit fit out
Example Sentence
  • The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outfit

out + fit - Fitting used by us outside the body.(cloth,equip)

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outgoing

Short Definition : sociable; eager to mix socially with others

Definition
(adj) leaving a place or a position
Example Sentence
  • an outgoing steamship
Definition
(adj) retiring from a position or office
Example Sentence
  • the outgoing president
Definition
(adj) at ease in talking to others

outlandish

Short Definition : bizzare; peculiar; unconventional

Definition
(adj) conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
Example Sentence
  • restaurants of bizarre design--one like a hat, another like a rabbit
  • famed for his eccentric spelling
  • a freakish combination of styles
  • his off-the-wall antics
  • the outlandish clothes of teenagers
  • outre and affected stage antics
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outlandish

out+landish => the one who is from some other land. Means unconventional and bizarre to our land.

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divide it like out+land(ish)..so THINK OF SOMEONE WHO IS OUT of his land..means..someone who is not living in his own land..means living in a foriegn country.

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Watch the movie OUTLANDER then you wont forget the word.

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outlandish..IS ALSO A NAME OF musical band.(IN DENMARK)& the kind of songs that they compose are unique to people and the lyrics has their origin from many langueges this is what makeS the album OUT OF ORDINARY ALBUMS..hence..BIZZARE.

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OUT+LANDISH...FOCUS ON landish..very close to lavish..so a lavish spender always exceed the limit ....hence unconventional...to many people.

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OUT + LAND -> came from a different land, alien, peculiar.

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outlaw

Short Definition : fugitive from the law (excluded from legal protection); V: declare (someone) to be an outlaw; deprive of the protection of the law; declare illegal; Ex. Drinking has been outlawed.

Definition
(noun) someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime Definition
(verb) declare illegal; outlaw
Example Sentence
  • Marijuana is criminalized in the U.S.
Definition
(adj) contrary to or forbidden by law
Example Sentence
  • an illegitimate seizure of power
  • illicit trade
  • an outlaw strike
  • unlawful measures
Definition
(adj) disobedient to or defiant of law
Synonyms : lawless
Example Sentence
  • lawless bands roaming the plains
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outlaw

out sounds like not ..i.e. not law....that is illegal

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one who has done something OUT OF LAW i.e., a crime

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outlook

Short Definition : point of view; view from a particular place; expectation for the future; prospect; Ex. outlook on life; Ex. pleasing outlook; Ex. weather outlook

Definition
(noun) a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations Definition
(noun) belief about (or mental picture of) the future
Synonyms : expectation prospect
Definition
(noun) the act of looking out
Synonyms : lookout
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outlook

out look whether rain will come or not

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outmoded

Short Definition : no longer in fashion or use; no longer stylish; old-fashioned

Definition
(adj) out of fashion
Example Sentence
  • a suit of rather antique appearance
  • demode (or outmoded) attire
  • outmoded ideas
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outmoded

outmoded = out of mode.. where mode means a manner of doing things, which can also be considered as a style.. hence out of fashion..

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OUTMODED or OUTDATED - something that is out of fashion or no longer in use.

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outrage

Short Definition : act of extreme violence or viciousness; resentful anger; V: commit an outrage on; produce anger in; ADJ. outrageous: offensive

Definition
(noun) a feeling of righteous anger
Synonyms : indignation
Definition
(noun) a wantonly cruel act Definition
(noun) a disgraceful event
Synonyms : scandal
Definition
(noun) the act of scandalizing Definition
(verb) strike with disgust or revulsion
Example Sentence
  • The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
Definition
(verb) violate the sacred character of a place or language
Example Sentence
  • desecrate a cemetery
  • violate the sanctity of the church
  • profane the name of God
Definition
(verb) force (someone) to have sex against their will
Example Sentence
  • The woman was raped on her way home at night

outskirts

Short Definition : fringes; outer borders (as of a city); Ex. outskirts of Boston

Definition
(noun) outlying areas (as of a city or town)
Example Sentence
  • they lived on the outskirts of Houston
  • they mingled in the outskirts of the crowd

outspoken

Short Definition : candid; blunt

Definition
(adj) given to expressing yourself freely or insistently
Synonyms : vocal
Example Sentence
  • outspoken in their opposition to segregation
  • a vocal assembly
Definition
(adj) characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
Example Sentence
  • blunt talking and straight shooting
  • a blunt New England farmer
  • I gave them my candid opinion
  • forthright criticism
  • a forthright approach to the problem
  • tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank
  • it is possible to be outspoken without being rude
  • plainspoken and to the point
  • a point-blank accusation
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outspoken

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Out(too much)+spoken, Generally blunt people talk too much and do not know where to stop(out).

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outstrip

Short Definition : outrun; surpass; outdo

Definition
(verb) be or do something to a greater degree
Example Sentence
  • her performance surpasses that of any other student I know
  • She outdoes all other athletes
  • This exceeds all my expectations
  • This car outperforms all others in its class
Definition
(verb) go far ahead of
Synonyms : distance outdistance
Example Sentence
  • He outdistanced the other runners
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for outstrip

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getting stripped in a colloquial language means being insulted, which is also felt if ur defeated or outdone.. hence try relating outstrip it..

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out+strip...consider a rubber strip,if u strech out the rubber strip with some force it extends a lot

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Demands for trips and outings outstrips in summer.

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strip outside -be or do something to a greater degree

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