Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

Definition: To make a correction that is too extreme or goes beyond what is necessary.

Example: He tends to overcorrect his mistakes, making them worse instead of better.

Definition: To make a correction that is too much or unnecessary, often leading to a new mistake.

Example: He tends to overcorrect his essays, making them worse instead of better.

Definition: Describing a situation where there are more constraints or equations than necessary, often leading to no possible solution.

Example: The mathematical problem was overdetermined, making it impossible to find a single solution.

Definition: A situation where an individual with two different alleles for a trait shows a stronger or more advantageous characteristic than individuals with two identical alleles.

Example: In some plants, overdominance can lead to greater resistance to diseases compared to those with homozygous traits.

Definition: Having a bank account that has been taken beyond its limit, resulting in a negative balance.

Example: After spending too much money, my account is now overdrawn.

Definition: To take out more money from a bank account than is available, resulting in a negative balance.

Example: She realized she had overdrawn her account after checking her bank statement.

Definition: Describing someone who is overly serious or sincere, often to the point of being too intense or enthusiastic about something.

Example: His overearnest attitude made it hard for others to relax during the meeting.

Definition: To provide more education than is necessary or beneficial.

Example: Some employers worry that they might overeducate their employees, making them overqualified for their jobs.

Definition: Having received more education than is necessary or useful, often leading to difficulties in finding suitable employment or feeling disconnected from practical work.

Example: Some employers believe that being overeducated can make a candidate less appealing for certain jobs.

Definition: The condition of having more education than is necessary for a job or situation, which can lead to underemployment or dissatisfaction.

Example: Many graduates face overeducation when they cannot find jobs that match their high qualifications.

Definition: Describing something that is made too complex or detailed, often more than necessary.

Example: The report was criticized for being overelaborate, making it hard to understand the main points.

Definition: A situation where something is given too much importance or focus, often leading to an imbalance in understanding or perspective.

Example: The overemphasis on test scores can overlook a student's overall abilities.