29. Infant. A young babe (not yet able to speak).
35. Insect. A small animal apparently cut into segments.
40. Invert. To turn the outside in; to place in a contrary way.
ob = against, in the way of.
(oc, of, op, are euphonic variations of ob.)
| 1. ob ject, throw | 5. ob trude, thrust |
| 2. ob loqu y, speak | 6. oc cupy, hold |
| 3. ob sta cle, stand | 7. of fend, strike |
| 4. ob struct, build | 8. op pon ent, place |
1. An objection to a proposition is an opinion thrown against or in opposition to it.
2. Obloquy. A speaking against; language that casts contempt on men and their actions.
6. To take and hold (against the possession of another); as to preëmpt and occupy a homestead.
post = after, behind.