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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

overinvestment

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪnvɛstmənt/

KK: /oʊvərˈɪnˌvɛstmənt/

noun

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.

overissuance

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪʃəns/

KK: /oʊvərˈɪʃəns/

noun

Definition: The act of issuing something, such as documents or currency, in excessive amounts beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

Example: The overissuance of bonds led to a decrease in their value.

overissue

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌɪʃu/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌɪʃu/

noun

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.

overkill

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/

noun

Definition: An excessive amount of something that is more than what is needed or appropriate for a specific purpose.

Example: The company's response to the minor issue was considered overkill by many employees.

transitive verb

Definition: To use excessive force or resources to achieve a goal, often resulting in unnecessary destruction or effort.

Example: The military's plan to bomb the area was seen as overkill, as they used far more explosives than needed.

overladen

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪdən/

KK: /oʊvərˈleɪdn/

adjective

Definition: Having too much weight or too many things, making it difficult to carry or manage.

Example: The truck was overladen with supplies, making it hard to drive safely.

overlap

IPA: /ˈoʊvərlæp/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlæp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To share some common elements or features with something else, or to cover part of something.

Example: The two circles overlap in the middle, creating a shared area.

noun

Definition: A part or section that covers or extends over another part.

Example: There is a significant overlap between the two circles in the diagram.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover part of something while also being covered by it, or to share a common area or range with something else.

Example: The two circles overlap in the middle, creating a shared space.

overlapping

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlæpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlæpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to two or more things that cover the same area or have some parts in common.

Example: The overlapping schedules made it difficult for them to meet.

noun

Definition: The condition where two or more things cover the same area or have some parts in common.

Example: There is a significant overlapping of interests between the two companies.

verb

Definition: To cover or extend over part of something else, so that they share some area or space.

Example: The two circles are overlapping in the middle.

overlavish

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈlævɪʃ/

KK: /oʊvərˈlævɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively extravagant or luxurious, often to the point of being wasteful or unnecessary.

Example: The overlavish decorations at the party made it feel more like a royal banquet than a simple gathering.

overlie

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈlaɪ/

KK: /oʊvərˈlaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To be positioned on top of something else.

Example: The blanket will overlie the bed when it is made.

overload

IPA: /ˈoʊvərloʊd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərloʊd/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is given too much to handle or too much weight is placed on it.

Example: The electrical system failed due to an overload of power.

transitive verb

Definition: To put too much weight or burden on something, causing it to be unable to function properly.

Example: The truck was overloaded with supplies, making it difficult to drive.

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