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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

oversaturated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having too much of something, especially liquid, so that it cannot hold any more.

Example: The market became oversaturated with similar products, making it hard for any one brand to stand out.

verb

Definition: To fill something with too much of a substance, making it unable to absorb or hold any more.

Example: The market became oversaturated with similar products, leading to decreased sales for everyone.

oversaturation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˈsætʃəˌreɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The state of being filled with too much of something, often leading to a decrease in quality or effectiveness.

Example: The oversaturation of the market with similar products made it hard for any one brand to stand out.

overscrupulous

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈskruːpjələs/

KK: /oʊvərˈskrupjələs/

adjective

Definition: Being very careful and precise about doing things right, often to an extreme degree.

Example: Her overscrupulous nature made her double-check every detail of the report before submission.

oversecretion

IPA: /ˌoʊvərsɪˈkriːʃən/

KK: /oʊvərsɪˈkriːʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of producing too much of a substance, especially in a biological context.

Example: The doctor explained that oversecretion of hormones can lead to various health issues.

oversensitivity

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪti/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being too easily affected by things, such as emotions or physical sensations.

Example: Her oversensitivity to criticism made it hard for her to accept feedback.

overshadow

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

KK: /oʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem less important or to cover it with a shadow, either literally or figuratively.

Example: The new project overshadowed the previous one, making it seem less important.

overshadowed

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈʃædəd/

KK: /oʊvərˈʃædəd/

adjective

Definition: Being made less important or noticeable because something else is more significant or prominent.

Example: Her achievements were overshadowed by her brother's success.

verb

Definition: To be more important or noticeable than something else, making it seem less significant.

Example: The new project overshadowed the previous one in terms of popularity.

overshoot

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌʃut/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌʃut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go beyond a target or limit, often by a large amount.

Example: The rocket overshot its intended landing zone and landed in the ocean.

transitive verb

Definition: To go further than intended or to exceed a limit.

Example: The car overshot the exit and had to turn around.

oversight

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vər.saɪt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A mistake or error that happens because something was not noticed or taken care of. It can also mean the act of overseeing or managing something carefully.

Example: The project was delayed due to an oversight in the planning process.

oversimplified

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made too simple, often losing important details or meaning.

Example: The teacher's explanation was oversimplified, leaving out key concepts that students needed to understand.

verb

Definition: To make something simpler than it really is, often by ignoring important details.

Example: The teacher oversimplified the complex topic, making it hard for students to understand the nuances.

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