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Exam: TOEFL

overcome

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/

KK: /oʊvərˈkʌm/

intransitive verb

Definition: To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to conquer or defeat something.

Example: She was able to overcome her fears and speak in public.

transitive verb

Definition: To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty; to conquer or defeat something.

Example: She was able to overcome her fears and speak in public.

overcomer

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkʌmər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkʌmər/

noun

Definition: A person who successfully deals with challenges or difficulties and achieves success despite obstacles.

Example: She is an overcomer who faced many hardships but never gave up.

overcompensate

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒmpənˌseɪt/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɑːmpənˌseɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To try too hard to correct a mistake or to make up for a perceived deficiency, often resulting in excessive or unnecessary actions.

Example: He tends to overcompensate for his lack of confidence by being overly assertive in meetings.

transitive verb

Definition: To give someone more than what is necessary or deserved, often to make up for a perceived deficiency or mistake.

Example: He tends to overcompensate for his lack of confidence by being overly assertive.

overcomplex

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒmplɛks/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɒmplɛks/

adjective

Definition: Something that is too complicated or intricate, making it difficult to understand or deal with.

Example: The instructions were overcomplex, causing confusion among the users.

overcomplicated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɑmplɪˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Something that is made more complex than necessary, often causing confusion or difficulty in understanding.

Example: The instructions were overcomplicated, making it hard for anyone to follow them.

verb

Definition: To make something more complex than necessary, often by adding unnecessary details or features.

Example: The instructions were overcomplicated, making it hard for anyone to follow them.

overconcerned

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkənˈsɜrnd/

KK: /oʊvərkənˈsɜrnd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling too much worry or anxiety about something.

Example: She was overconcerned about her children's safety, checking on them every few minutes.

overconfidence

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒnfɪdəns/

KK: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒnfɪdəns/

noun

Definition: A state of having too much confidence in oneself or one's abilities, often leading to mistakes or failures.

Example: His overconfidence in his skills caused him to underestimate the challenge ahead.

overconfident

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒnfɪdənt/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɒnfɪdənt/

adjective

Definition: Having too much confidence in oneself, often leading to mistakes or failures.

Example: His overconfident attitude made him underestimate the challenges ahead.

overconfidently

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈkɒnfɪdəntli/

KK: /oʊvərˈkɒnfɪdəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows too much confidence, often without justification.

Example: He overconfidently claimed he would win the race without even training.

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.

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