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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

overprecise

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprɪˈsaɪs/

KK: /oʊvərprɪˈsaɪs/

adjective

Definition: More exact than necessary; being overly detailed or strict about accuracy.

Example: His overprecise calculations made the project take much longer than expected.

overrefined

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪˈfaɪnd/

KK: /oʊvərɪˈfaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Made too pure or perfect, often to the point of losing natural qualities or becoming overly complicated.

Example: The overrefined design of the building made it look cold and uninviting.

verb

Definition: To make something excessively pure or refined, often to the point where it loses its original character or value.

Example: The artist's work became overrefined, losing the raw emotion that made it special.

overregulate

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To impose too many rules and regulations on something, making it difficult to operate or function properly.

Example: The government decided not to overregulate the new technology companies.

overregulation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of creating too many rules and regulations, which can make it difficult for people or businesses to operate effectively.

Example: Many businesses struggle due to overregulation, which limits their ability to innovate.

overrepresented

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛprɪˌzɛntɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɛprɪˌzɛntɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing a situation where a particular group or category appears in larger numbers than is typical or expected.

Example: In the study, certain demographics were found to be overrepresented in the survey results.

overriding

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈraɪdɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: More important than anything else; having the highest priority.

Example: The overriding goal of the project is to improve community health.

overrule

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈruːl/

KK: /oʊvərul/

transitive verb

Definition: To reject or cancel a decision or rule made by someone else, often in a position of authority.

Example: The judge decided to overrule the previous ruling in the case.

overruling

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈruːlɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of rejecting or canceling a decision or ruling made by someone in authority.

Example: The judge's overruling of the previous decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.

verb

Definition: To reject or change a decision or ruling made by someone else, often in a legal or authoritative context.

Example: The judge is overruling the previous decision made by the lower court.

overscrupulous

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈskruːpjələs/

KK: /oʊvərˈskrupjələs/

adjective

Definition: Being very careful and precise about doing things right, often to an extreme degree.

Example: Her overscrupulous nature made her double-check every detail of the report before submission.

overseer

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsiːər/

noun

Definition: A person who supervises and directs the work of others, especially in a job or project.

Example: The overseer ensured that all workers followed safety protocols on the construction site.

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