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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

overzeal

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌziːl/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌzil/

noun

Definition: A strong and excessive enthusiasm or eagerness for something, often leading to overexertion or extreme actions.

Example: His overzeal in promoting the project caused some team members to feel overwhelmed.

overzealous

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈzeləs/

KK: /oʊvərˈzeləs/

adjective

Definition: Showing too much enthusiasm or eagerness, often in a way that is excessive or inappropriate.

Example: The overzealous fans cheered loudly, even when the game was not going well.

overzealously

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈziːləsli/

KK: /oʊvərˈziləsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much enthusiasm or eagerness, often to the point of being excessive or inappropriate.

Example: She overzealously promoted her new book, which made some people uncomfortable.

overzealousness

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈzeləsnəs/

KK: /oʊvərˈzeləsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very enthusiastic or eager, often to an excessive degree.

Example: His overzealousness in promoting the project made some team members uncomfortable.

ovicidal

IPA: /oʊˈvaɪsɪdəl/

KK: /oʊˈvaɪsɪdəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has the ability to kill eggs, particularly in the context of pests or parasites.

Example: The new pesticide is known to be ovicidal, effectively eliminating insect eggs before they hatch.

ovicide

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vɪˌsaɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊvɪˌsaɪd/

noun

Definition: A substance used to kill eggs, particularly those of insects.

Example: Farmers often use an ovicide to protect their crops from insect infestations.

oviduct

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vɪ.dʌkt/

KK: /ˈoʊvɪˌdʌkt/

noun

Definition: A tube in female animals that carries eggs from the ovary to the uterus or outside the body.

Example: The oviduct is essential for the reproductive process in many species.

oviductal

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vɪˌdʌk.təl/

KK: /ˈoʊvɪˌdʌktəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the oviduct, which is the tube through which eggs pass from the ovaries to the uterus in female animals.

Example: The oviductal environment is crucial for the development of the fertilized egg.

oviparous

IPA: /oʊˈvɪpərəs/

KK: /oʊˈvɪpərəs/

adjective

Definition: Describing animals that lay eggs which develop and hatch outside of their bodies.

Example: Many reptiles and birds are oviparous, laying eggs in nests or on the ground.

oviposit

IPA: /oʊˈvɪpəˌzɪt/

KK: /oʊˈvɪpəˌzɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To lay eggs, particularly using a specialized organ called an ovipositor.

Example: The female insect will oviposit in a safe location to protect her eggs.

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