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11-letter words containing g, a, b, o

  • negotiables — Plural form of negotiable.
  • negrophobia — strong fear or dislike of black people.
  • non-abiding — continuing without change; enduring; steadfast: an abiding faith.
  • nonbreaking — Alternative spelling of non-breaking.
  • nontangible — Intangible.
  • nubian goat — one of a breed of large, long-eared North African goats having a Roman nose and predominantly brown or black hair: noted for their rich milk.
  • obfuscating — Present participle of obfuscate.
  • objurgating — Present participle of objurgate.
  • objurgation — to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply.
  • objurgative — That objurgates; sharply disapproving.
  • objurgatory — to reproach or denounce vehemently; upbraid harshly; berate sharply.
  • obligations — Plural form of obligation.
  • obsagittate — (botany, of leaves) Of a reverse sagittate shape, with two pointed lobes extending at the apex.
  • obsignation — the action or process of certifying by means of, or as if with, a seal or a mark of ratification
  • obsignatory — (obsolete) Ratifying; confirming by sealing.
  • oil embargo — a prohibition of the trade of petroleum from one country to another
  • omnibearing — the magnetic bearing of an omnirange station.
  • orange book — (security, standard)   A standard from the US Government National Computer Security Council (an arm of the U.S. National Security Agency), "Trusted Computer System Evaluation Criteria, DOD standard 5200.28-STD, December 1985" which defines criteria for trusted computer products. There are four levels, A, B, C, and D. Each level adds more features and requirements. D is a non-secure system. C1 requires user log-on, but allows group ID. C2 requires individual log-on with password and an audit mechanism. (Most Unix implementations are roughly C1, and can be upgraded to about C2 without excessive pain). Levels B and A provide mandatory control. Access is based on standard Department of Defense clearances. B1 requires DOD clearance levels. B2 guarantees the path between the user and the security system and provides assurances that the system can be tested and clearances cannot be downgraded. B3 requires that the system is characterised by a mathematical model that must be viable. A1 requires a system characterized by a mathematical model that can be proven. See also crayola books, book titles.
  • organizable — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
  • outbreaking — The act of breaking out.
  • overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
  • oxford bags — trousers with very wide baggy legs, originally popular in the 1920s
  • packing box — a box in which goods are packed for transport or storage.
  • pawnbroking — the business of a pawnbroker.
  • phagophobia — an abnormal dread or terror of swallowing or eating
  • phlebograph — an instrument for recording the venous pulse.
  • plough back — an agricultural implement used for cutting, lifting, turning over, and partly pulverizing soil.
  • pre-embargo — an order of a government prohibiting the movement of merchant ships into or out of its ports.
  • preboarding — to put or allow to go aboard in advance of the usual time or before others: Passengers with disabilities will be preboarded.
  • programable — capable of being programmed.
  • prolongable — able to be lengthened
  • pyroballogy — the study of artillery
  • quaking bog — a bog formed of peat or woven rushes and shrubs that forms over water or soft mud and shakes when walked upon.
  • raking bond — a brickwork bond in which concealed courses of diagonally laid bricks are used to bond exposed brickwork to the wall structure.
  • rex begonia — a plant, Begonia rex, native to India, having wrinkled, variegated leaves and thick, hairy stems, and cultivated in many varieties.
  • right about — the position assumed by turning about to the right so as to face in the opposite direction.
  • road bridge — a bridge for road traffic
  • rod bearing — a bearing in the metal shaft that transmits power in axial reciprocating motion
  • rowing boat — rowboat.
  • royal burgh — (in Scotland) a burgh that was established by a royal charter granted directly by the sovereign
  • sailboating — the sport of using a sailing boat
  • scarborough — a seaport in North Yorkshire, in NE England.
  • shabbas goy — a gentile who performs tasks for Jews in the home or synagogue on the Sabbath or on a holy day that are forbidden Jews on such occasions, as turning on the lights or heat.
  • signal book — a book containing the signals to be used for sending messages to other boats
  • smoking ban — the prohibition of smoking cigarettes, etc in public places
  • smorgasbord — a buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, etc.
  • snobography — an account or description of snobs
  • snowballing — a ball of snow pressed or rolled together, as for throwing.
  • snowblading — the activity or sport of skiing with short skis (snowblades) and no poles
  • soul-baring — confessing intimate thoughts
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