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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

overproduction

IPA: /ˌoʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

KK: /oʊvərprəˈdʌkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of producing too much of something, especially goods or products that are not needed or cannot be sold.

Example: The factory faced issues due to overproduction, leading to excess inventory that could not be sold.

overprogrammed

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌprəʊɡræmd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌprɒɡræmd/

adjective

Definition: Having too many activities or tasks planned, making it difficult to manage or complete them.

Example: The conference was overprogrammed, leaving little time for networking or relaxation.

overrate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈreɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈreɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To think that something is better or more important than it really is.

Example: Many people overrate the importance of fame in achieving happiness.

overreach

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃ/

KK: /oʊvərˈriːtʃ/

intransitive verb

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.

transitive verb

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.

overreacher

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈriːtʃər/

KK: /oʊvərˈriːtʃər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to achieve more than is reasonable or possible, often leading to failure or disappointment.

Example: The overreacher attempted to take on too many responsibilities at work, which caused him stress.

overreaction

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛkʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɛakʃən/

noun

Definition: A response that is more extreme than what is necessary or appropriate.

Example: Her overreaction to the small mistake surprised everyone in the meeting.

overrefined

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪˈfaɪnd/

KK: /oʊvərɪˈfaɪnd/

adjective

Definition: Made too pure or perfect, often to the point of losing natural qualities or becoming overly complicated.

Example: The overrefined design of the building made it look cold and uninviting.

verb

Definition: To make something excessively pure or refined, often to the point where it loses its original character or value.

Example: The artist's work became overrefined, losing the raw emotion that made it special.

overrefinement

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪˈfaɪnmənt/

KK: /oʊvərɪˈfaɪnmənt/

noun

Definition: The state of being excessively refined or made more complex than necessary.

Example: The artist's overrefinement of the sculpture made it lose its original charm.

overregulate

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To impose too many rules and regulations on something, making it difficult to operate or function properly.

Example: The government decided not to overregulate the new technology companies.

overregulation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of creating too many rules and regulations, which can make it difficult for people or businesses to operate effectively.

Example: Many businesses struggle due to overregulation, which limits their ability to innovate.

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