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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

overbear

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈbɛr/

KK: /oʊvərˈbɛr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To produce or yield an excessive amount of fruit or offspring.

Example: The apple tree tends to overbear in the spring, resulting in a heavy harvest.

transitive verb

Definition: To dominate or have more influence than something else, often by using force or pressure.

Example: The heavy rain overbore the small tent, causing it to collapse.

overbearing

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Someone who is overly controlling or bossy, often making others feel uncomfortable or inferior.

Example: His overbearing attitude made it difficult for anyone to express their opinions.

overbearingly

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋli/

KK: /oʊvərˈbɛrɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is excessively domineering or controlling, often to the point of being oppressive or intolerant.

Example: She spoke overbearingly, making it clear that she would not accept any disagreement.

overbet

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbɛt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbɛt/

noun

Definition: A wager that exceeds the usual amount for a specific circumstance.

Example: He made an overbet during the poker game, risking more than he normally would.

verb

Definition: To place a wager that exceeds the usual or expected amount for a given situation.

Example: In the poker game, he decided to overbet to pressure his opponents.

overblow

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbloʊ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərbloʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it really is.

Example: The media tends to overblow minor incidents to attract more viewers.

overblown

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbloʊn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbloʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is exaggerated or excessive, often in a way that seems pretentious or overly dramatic.

Example: The movie received criticism for its overblown special effects that distracted from the story.

verb

Definition: To exaggerate or make something seem more important or serious than it really is.

Example: The media often overblown the impact of minor events.

overbold

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌboʊld/

KK: /oʊvərboʊld/

adjective

Definition: Excessively confident or daring, often in a way that is disrespectful or inappropriate.

Example: His overbold remarks during the meeting surprised everyone.

overborne

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈbɔrn/

KK: /oʊvərˈbɔrn/

adjective

Definition: Describes someone or something that has been overpowered or overcome by a force or feeling.

Example: The hikers were overborne by fatigue after a long day of climbing.

verb

Definition: To be overwhelmed or overpowered by something, often used in a figurative sense.

Example: She felt overborne by the weight of her responsibilities.

overbroad

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈbrɔd/

KK: /oʊvərbrɔd/

adjective

Definition: Excessively wide or general, lacking in specificity or precision.

Example: The law was criticized for being overbroad, as it applied to too many situations.

overbuild

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbɪld/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbɪld/

intransitive verb

Definition: To build more structures, like homes or offices, than are needed in a particular area.

Example: The city decided to overbuild in the new development zone, resulting in many empty buildings.

transitive verb

Definition: To construct something in a way that is larger or more complex than needed, often resulting in waste or inefficiency.

Example: The city decided to overbuild the new shopping center, leading to many empty stores.

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