| 5000 Vocabulary List for Visiting Scholars in the USA - Page 384 | |||
| Word | Type | Used in a Sentence | Synonym |
| organize | verb | We must organize them into a group. | arrange |
| orient | noun | The orient is in the Far East. | Asian countries |
| verb | Take time to orient yourself. | familiarize | |
| oriental | adj. | We purchased an oriental rug. | from Asia |
| origin | noun | The origin of this machine is Germany. | source |
| original | adj. | It is in the original carton. | initial |
| adj. | It was an original idea of hers. | ingenious | |
| noun | It was an authentic original. | genuine | |
| originate | verb | The idea originated in Africa. | was created |
| ornament | noun | We put ornaments on the Christmas tree. | trimmings |
| verb | I can ornament the house with pictures. | decorate | |
| orphan | noun | The small child was an orphan. | no parents |