It doesnt seem to be nearly as severe (or as problematic) as vertigo. Vertigo, often the most debilitating symptom of Meniere's disease, forces the sufferer to lie down, sometimes for days! Vertigo attacks can also be accompanied by severe nausea, vomiting, and sweating and again, come with little or no warning.
The noun OSCAR has 1 sense: 1. an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance. Familiarity information: OSCAR used as a noun is very rare.
Historically given during the first quarter of the new year, the awards honor achievements for cinematic accomplishments for the preceding year. For example, 12 Years a Slave was awarded Best Picture for 2013, although the Oscar ceremony was conducted in 2014. As of the 87th Academy Awards ceremony held on February 22, 2015, a total of 2,947 Oscars have been awarded since the inception of the award in 1929.