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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

overturn

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

KK: /oʊvərˈtɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn over or flip upside down.

Example: The boat began to overturn in the rough waves.

noun

Definition: The action or process of causing something to turn over or be reversed.

Example: The overturn of the decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.

transitive verb

Definition: To reverse a decision or change something so that it is no longer valid or accepted.

Example: The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

overutilization

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Using something too much, leading to negative effects or less benefit.

Example: The overutilization of natural resources can harm the environment.

overvoltage

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌvoʊltɪdʒ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌvoʊltɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: A condition where the voltage in an electrical circuit exceeds the level it was designed to handle, which can be dangerous and cause damage.

Example: The device failed due to overvoltage, which caused a short circuit.

overweening

IPA: /ˌoʊ.vərˈwiː.nɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈwinɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having an excessive or arrogant attitude; showing too much pride or confidence.

Example: His overweening ambition led him to take risks that others would avoid.

overwrought

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɔt/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɔt/

adjective

Definition: Very nervous, excited, or upset; often too much in a way that is not calm or controlled.

Example: After the long meeting, she felt overwrought and needed to take a break to relax.

overzealous

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈzeləs/

KK: /oʊvərˈzeləs/

adjective

Definition: Showing too much enthusiasm or eagerness, often in a way that is excessive or inappropriate.

Example: The overzealous fans cheered loudly, even when the game was not going well.

overzealousness

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈzeləsnəs/

KK: /oʊvərˈzeləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very enthusiastic or eager, often to an excessive degree.

Example: His overzealousness in promoting the project made some team members uncomfortable.

ovicidal

IPA: /oʊˈvaɪsɪdəl/

KK: /oʊˈvaɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the ability to kill eggs, particularly in the context of pests or parasites.

Example: The new pesticide is known to be ovicidal, effectively eliminating insect eggs before they hatch.

ovicide

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊvɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill eggs, particularly those of insects.

Example: Farmers often use an ovicide to protect their crops from insect infestations.

oviduct

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vɪ.dʌkt/

KK: /ˈoʊvɪˌdʌkt/

noun

Definition: A tube in female animals that carries eggs from the ovary to the uterus or outside the body.

Example: The oviduct is essential for the reproductive process in many species.

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