Exam: GMAT (Verbal)

Definition: Having more capital than is necessary or reasonable for a business or investment.

Example: The company was overcapitalized, leading to inefficiencies in its operations.

Definition: To invest too much capital in a business or project, often leading to financial difficulties.

Example: The company was overcapitalized, which made it hard to manage its finances effectively.

Definition: To make a claim that is greater than what is true or reasonable.

Example: The company was accused of trying to overclaim the benefits of their new product.

Definition: To try too hard to correct a mistake or to make up for a perceived deficiency, often resulting in excessive or unnecessary actions.

Example: He tends to overcompensate for his lack of confidence by being overly assertive in meetings.

Definition: To give someone more than what is necessary or deserved, often to make up for a perceived deficiency or mistake.

Example: He tends to overcompensate for his lack of confidence by being overly assertive.

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: The act of growing or increasing too much, especially in a way that cannot be maintained.

Example: The company's overexpansion led to financial difficulties when demand decreased.

Definition: A thorough examination and repair of something, often to improve its performance or condition.

Example: The car needed an overhaul to fix the engine problems.

Definition: To make significant changes or repairs to something, often to improve its function or condition.

Example: The company decided to overhaul its outdated software system to enhance efficiency.

Definition: A situation where prices rise too much, often leading to economic problems.

Example: The country faced serious economic issues due to overinflation.

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.

Definition: A situation where more of something, like shares or currency, is issued than is allowed or planned.

Example: The company faced financial difficulties due to an overissue of its stock.

Definition: To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable, often in an attempt to achieve something.

Example: He tends to overreach when trying to impress his boss.

Definition: To go beyond what is reasonable or acceptable, often by trying to achieve too much or by making excessive efforts.

Example: The company overreached in its attempt to expand too quickly, leading to financial difficulties.