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Exam: BEC Higher

overinvestment

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪnvɛstmənt/

KK: /oʊvərˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/

noun

Definition: Putting too much money or resources into a specific area or project, often leading to negative consequences.

Example: The company's overinvestment in marketing led to financial losses instead of increased sales.

overlabor

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪbər/

KK: /oʊvərˈleɪbər/

transitive verb

Definition: To make someone work too much or too hard, often leading to exhaustion or stress.

Example: The company was criticized for overlaboring its employees during the busy season.

overpay

IPA: //ˌoʊvərˈpeɪ//

KK: /oʊvərpeɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To give more money than is necessary for something.

Example: I realized I had overpaid for the concert tickets.

transitive verb

Definition: To give more money than is necessary or required for something.

Example: I accidentally overpaid for my new phone because I didn't check the price carefully.

overpayment

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌpeɪmənt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌpeɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A payment that is more than what is required or owed.

Example: The company issued a refund for the overpayment made by the customer.

overpersuade

IPA: /ˌoʊvərpərˈsweɪd/

KK: /oʊvərpərˈsweɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To convince someone to do something they do not want to do, often by using excessive arguments or pressure.

Example: She tried to overpersuade him to join the team, even though he was not interested.

overproduce

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈduːs/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈdjuːs/

transitive verb

Definition: To create more of something than is necessary or wanted.

Example: The factory tends to overproduce items, leading to waste.

overqualified

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkwɒlɪfaɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkwɑlɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having more education, skills, or experience than what is needed for a specific job or position.

Example: She felt overqualified for the entry-level position, as she had a master's degree and several years of experience.

oversold

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsoʊld/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where prices are considered too low due to excessive selling, often indicating a potential for price increase.

Example: The stock was oversold, leading many investors to believe it would soon rebound.

verb

Definition: To sell more of something than is available or more than is reasonable, often leading to a situation where demand exceeds supply.

Example: The concert tickets were oversold, causing many fans to be turned away at the door.

overspend

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈspɛnd/

KK: /oʊvərˈspɛnd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To spend more money than is wise or needed.

Example: Many people tend to overspend during the holiday season.

transitive verb

Definition: To spend more money than one can afford or more than is necessary.

Example: She tends to overspend on clothes every month.

overspender

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌspɛndər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌspɛndər/

noun

Definition: A person who spends more money than they should or can afford.

Example: She is an overspender, always buying things she doesn't need.

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