Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: A judgment or calculation that is higher than the actual value or reality.

Example: The overestimation of the project's costs led to budget issues.

Definition: To use too much effort or energy, often leading to tiredness or injury.

Example: He overexerted himself during the marathon and had to rest afterward.

Definition: Doing too much physical or mental work, which can lead to pain or injury.

Example: After the marathon, she felt tired due to overexertion during the race.

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: To use something too much or in a way that is harmful, often referring to natural resources or environments.

Example: If we continue to overexploit the forests, we will lose many species of plants and animals.

Definition: To allow too much light to reach a photographic film or plate, resulting in a picture that is too bright or washed out.

Example: If you overexpose the film, the images will lose their details and appear very bright.

Definition: Having been exposed to something excessively, often resulting in damage or loss of quality, especially in photography or film.

Example: The photograph was overexposed, making it too bright and lacking detail.

Definition: To have been exposed to too much of something, especially light or attention, which can lead to negative effects.

Example: The photograph was overexposed, making it too bright to see the details clearly.

Definition: The condition of being exposed too much to something, such as light or public attention, which can lead to negative effects.

Example: The photographer had to discard the pictures due to overexposure, as they were too bright to see clearly.

Definition: Stretched or expanded too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: The company became overextended by taking on too many projects at once.

Definition: To have stretched or expanded something too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: She overextended herself by taking on too many projects at once.

Definition: The condition of having taken on too much responsibility or having stretched something beyond its limits.

Example: The company's overextension led to financial difficulties and eventual bankruptcy.