Exam: TOEFL

Definition: To use something too much or in a way that is harmful, often referring to natural resources or environments.

Example: If we continue to overexploit the forests, we will lose many species of plants and animals.

Definition: To allow too much light to reach a photographic film or plate, resulting in a picture that is too bright or washed out.

Example: If you overexpose the film, the images will lose their details and appear very bright.

Definition: Having been exposed to something excessively, often resulting in damage or loss of quality, especially in photography or film.

Example: The photograph was overexposed, making it too bright and lacking detail.

Definition: To have been exposed to too much of something, especially light or attention, which can lead to negative effects.

Example: The photograph was overexposed, making it too bright to see the details clearly.

Definition: The condition of being exposed too much to something, such as light or public attention, which can lead to negative effects.

Example: The photographer had to discard the pictures due to overexposure, as they were too bright to see clearly.

Definition: Stretched or expanded too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: The company became overextended by taking on too many projects at once.

Definition: To have stretched or expanded something too far, often leading to problems or difficulties.

Example: She overextended herself by taking on too many projects at once.

Definition: The condition of having taken on too much responsibility or having stretched something beyond its limits.

Example: The company's overextension led to financial difficulties and eventual bankruptcy.

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

Example: The overexuberant crowd cheered loudly for the team after their victory.

Definition: Excessively friendly or informal, often to the point of being disrespectful or inappropriate.

Example: His overfamiliar behavior made everyone uncomfortable at the meeting.

Definition: The condition of knowing someone or something too well, often leading to a lack of respect or boundaries.

Example: His overfamiliarity with the new colleagues made them uncomfortable during meetings.

Definition: Describes a situation where fish have been caught in such large numbers that their population has decreased significantly and may not be able to recover.

Example: The lake has become overfished, leading to a decline in the local fish population.

Definition: To catch too many fish from a body of water, leading to a decrease in fish populations.

Example: The local fishermen were warned that they had overfished the lake and needed to allow it to recover.