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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

overtax

IPA: /oʊvərˈtæks/

KK: /oʊvərˈtæks/

transitive verb

Definition: To place a burden or demand on someone or something that is too great or excessive.

Example: The new regulations may overtax small businesses, making it hard for them to survive.

overthrow

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌθroʊ/

noun

Definition: A situation where a government or leader is removed from power, often by force or rebellion.

Example: The overthrow of the dictator led to a new government being established.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause the defeat or removal of someone in power, often through force or a planned action.

Example: The rebels aimed to overthrow the dictator and establish a new government.

overtly

IPA: /oʊˈvɜrtli/

KK: /oʊˈvɜr(t)li/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is clear and easy to see; done openly without hiding anything.

Example: She overtly expressed her opinions during the meeting.

overtness

IPA: /oʊˈvɜːrt.nəs/

KK: /oʊˈvɜrtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being open and clear, without any hidden meanings or intentions.

Example: The overtness of her comments made it clear that she was not hiding her feelings.

overtreatment

IPA: /oʊvərˈtritmənt/

KK: /oʊvərˈtritmənt/

noun

Definition: Excessive or unnecessary treatment, especially in a medical context, that may not be needed for a patient's condition.

Example: The doctor warned that overtreatment can lead to more health problems than it solves.

overtrump

IPA: /ˈoʊvərtrʌmp/

KK: /ˈoʊvərtrʌmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To play a card that is of a higher rank than a previously played card in a game, especially in card games involving trumps.

Example: In the final round, she managed to overtrump her opponent with a powerful card.

transitive verb

Definition: To beat or surpass someone or something by using a stronger or better method or argument.

Example: In the debate, she managed to overtrump her opponent's arguments with solid evidence.

overturn

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈtɜrn/

KK: /oʊvərˈtɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To turn over or flip upside down.

Example: The boat began to overturn in the rough waves.

noun

Definition: The action or process of causing something to turn over or be reversed.

Example: The overturn of the decision surprised everyone in the courtroom.

transitive verb

Definition: To reverse a decision or change something so that it is no longer valid or accepted.

Example: The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.

overuse

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌjuːs/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌjus/

noun

Definition: The act of using something too much or more than is necessary.

Example: The overuse of plastic can harm the environment.

transitive verb

Definition: To use something too much or more than is necessary.

Example: If you overuse your phone, it can lead to eye strain.

overutilization

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˌjuːtɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: Using something too much, leading to negative effects or less benefit.

Example: The overutilization of natural resources can harm the environment.

overvaluation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərvæljuˈeɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərvæljuːˈeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where something is considered to be worth more than it actually is.

Example: The overvaluation of the property led to significant financial losses for the investors.

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