Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Being extremely careful and avoiding risks, often to an excessive degree.

Example: His hypercautious nature made him double-check every detail before making a decision.

Definition: Extremely advanced in terms of culture, society, and technology, often to the point of being overly refined or complex.

Example: In a hypercivilized society, people may prioritize technology over personal relationships.

Definition: Having a greater than normal tendency to form blood clots.

Example: Patients with certain medical conditions may be hypercoagulable, leading to an increased risk of thrombosis.

Definition: Being very aware of one's thoughts, feelings, or surroundings, often to an intense degree.

Example: She felt hyperconscious of her surroundings during the presentation, noticing every little detail.

Definition: Describing a way of speaking or writing that is overly correct, often leading to mistakes based on incorrect rules or analogies.

Example: His hypercorrect use of grammar made his speech sound unnatural.

Definition: A mistake made in language when someone tries too hard to be correct, often by using the wrong form or pronunciation because they think it sounds better or more proper.

Example: Using 'I' instead of 'me' in the sentence 'He invited my husband and I to lunch' is an example of hypercorrection.

Definition: In a way that is overly correct or precise, often to the point of being unnatural or excessive.

Example: She spoke hypercorrectly, using complex grammar that confused her listeners.

Definition: A person who is overly critical and finds fault in everything.

Example: The hypercritic never seems satisfied with any performance, always pointing out flaws.

Definition: Someone who is overly critical tends to find fault or judge things harshly, often focusing on minor issues instead of the bigger picture.

Example: Her hypercritical nature made it difficult for her friends to feel comfortable around her.

Definition: In a way that is excessively critical or fault-finding.

Example: She examined the report hypercritically, pointing out every small mistake.