Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Having an excessive reliance on someone or something for support or help.

Example: She felt overdependent on her friends for emotional support.

Definition: The act of creating a design that is more complex or detailed than necessary, often leading to unnecessary features or complications.

Example: The architect's overdesign of the building made it difficult to maintain and use effectively.

Definition: To create a design that is more complicated or detailed than necessary, often including extra features that are not needed.

Example: The architect decided to overdesign the building, adding many unnecessary features that increased the cost.

Definition: Created in a way that is too complex or elaborate, often more than necessary.

Example: The new smartphone model was criticized for being overdesigned, making it difficult to use.

Definition: To develop something too much or beyond what is necessary, often leading to negative effects.

Example: The athlete was careful not to overdevelop his muscles, as it could lead to injury.

Definition: The condition of being developed too much, often leading to negative effects on the environment or society.

Example: The overdevelopment of the area has led to increased pollution and loss of wildlife.

Definition: To identify a condition or disease more frequently than it truly exists, often leading to unnecessary treatment or concern.

Example: Doctors sometimes overdiagnose conditions, causing patients to worry unnecessarily.

Definition: To do something to an excessive degree or to go beyond what is necessary.

Example: During the holidays, many people tend to overdo their celebrations.

Definition: To do something more than is necessary or to an excessive degree, often leading to negative consequences.

Example: She tends to overdo her workouts, which can lead to injuries.

Definition: Taking more of a medicine than is safe or recommended.

Example: The doctor warned about the dangers of overdosage when using painkillers.

Definition: To take too much of a drug or substance, which can be harmful or dangerous.

Example: He decided to overdose on painkillers, which led to serious health issues.

Definition: A situation where someone takes too much of a drug or medicine, which can be harmful or even fatal.

Example: He was rushed to the hospital after an overdose of painkillers.

Definition: To give someone or something too much of a drug or medicine, which can be harmful or dangerous.

Example: He accidentally overdosed on painkillers and had to go to the hospital.

Definition: Excessively emotional or theatrical in behavior or expression.

Example: Her overdramatic reaction to the news made everyone laugh.