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Exam: IELTS

overconsume

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkənˈsuːm/

KK: /oʊvərkənˈsuːm/

verb

Definition: To use or eat more of something than is necessary or healthy.

Example: Many people tend to overconsume sugary drinks, which can lead to health problems.

overconsumption

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkənˈsʌmpʃən/

KK: /oʊvərkənˈsʌmpʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of consuming more resources or goods than is necessary or sustainable.

Example: Overconsumption of natural resources can lead to environmental problems.

overcook

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkʊk/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkʊk/

verb

Definition: To prepare food by heating it for too long or at too high a temperature, causing it to become dry or burnt.

Example: If you overcook the pasta, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.

overcooked

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkʊkt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkʊkt/

adjective

Definition: Describing food that has been cooked for too long, making it tough or dry and not enjoyable to eat.

Example: The pasta was overcooked and became mushy.

overcorrect

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkəˈrɛkt/

KK: /oʊvərkəˈrɛkt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a correction that is too extreme or goes beyond what is necessary.

Example: He tends to overcorrect his mistakes, making them worse instead of better.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a correction that is too much or unnecessary, often leading to a new mistake.

Example: He tends to overcorrect his essays, making them worse instead of better.

overcritical

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkrɪtɪkəl/

KK: /oʊvərˈkrɪtɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Tending to criticize or judge someone or something too harshly or excessively.

Example: Her overcritical nature made it difficult for her to enjoy the movie, as she focused on every little flaw.

overcrowd

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkraʊd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkraʊd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To gather in a place in such large numbers that it becomes too full or crowded.

Example: The concert hall began to overcrowd as more fans arrived.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a place too full of people or things, causing it to be uncomfortable or difficult to move around.

Example: The concert was so popular that it overcrowded the small venue.

overcrowded

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkraʊdɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having more people or things in a space than it can comfortably hold.

Example: The train was overcrowded during the rush hour, making it difficult to find a seat.

verb

Definition: To fill a place with too many people or things, making it uncomfortable or difficult to move.

Example: The concert was overcrowded, and many people had to stand outside.

overcrowding

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkraʊdɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərˈkraʊdɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The situation when a place has too many people or things in it, making it uncomfortable or unsafe.

Example: The overcrowding in the city led to increased traffic and pollution.

verb

Definition: To fill a space with too many people or things, making it uncomfortable or unsafe.

Example: The concert was so popular that it led to overcrowding in the venue.

overdemanding

IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈmændɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərdɪˈmændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that asks for more than is reasonable or fair.

Example: The teacher was often seen as overdemanding, expecting students to complete impossible assignments.

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