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Exam: TOEFL

overinflation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərɪnˈfleɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərɪnˈfleɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A situation where prices rise too much, often leading to economic problems.

Example: The country faced serious economic issues due to overinflation.

overissuance

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɪʃəns/

KK: /oʊvərˈɪʃəns/

noun

Definition: The act of issuing something, such as documents or currency, in excessive amounts beyond what is necessary or appropriate.

Example: The overissuance of bonds led to a decrease in their value.

overjoyed

IPA: /oʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈdʒɔɪd/

adjective

Definition: Feeling extremely happy or delighted.

Example: She was overjoyed when she received the good news.

verb

Definition: To be extremely happy or delighted about something.

Example: She was overjoyed when she received the good news.

overkill

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkɪl/

noun

Definition: An excessive amount of something that is more than what is needed or appropriate for a specific purpose.

Example: The company's response to the minor issue was considered overkill by many employees.

transitive verb

Definition: To use excessive force or resources to achieve a goal, often resulting in unnecessary destruction or effort.

Example: The military's plan to bomb the area was seen as overkill, as they used far more explosives than needed.

overladen

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈleɪdən/

KK: /oʊvərˈleɪdn/

adjective

Definition: Having too much weight or too many things, making it difficult to carry or manage.

Example: The truck was overladen with supplies, making it hard to drive safely.

overlap

IPA: /ˈoʊvərlæp/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlæp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To share some common elements or features with something else, or to cover part of something.

Example: The two circles overlap in the middle, creating a shared area.

noun

Definition: A part or section that covers or extends over another part.

Example: There is a significant overlap between the two circles in the diagram.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover part of something while also being covered by it, or to share a common area or range with something else.

Example: The two circles overlap in the middle, creating a shared space.

overlapping

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlæpɪŋ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlæpɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to two or more things that cover the same area or have some parts in common.

Example: The overlapping schedules made it difficult for them to meet.

noun

Definition: The condition where two or more things cover the same area or have some parts in common.

Example: There is a significant overlapping of interests between the two companies.

verb

Definition: To cover or extend over part of something else, so that they share some area or space.

Example: The two circles are overlapping in the middle.

overlavish

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈlævɪʃ/

KK: /oʊvərˈlævɪʃ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively extravagant or luxurious, often to the point of being wasteful or unnecessary.

Example: The overlavish decorations at the party made it feel more like a royal banquet than a simple gathering.

overlay

IPA: /ˈoʊvərleɪ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərleɪ/

noun

Definition: A layer or covering that is placed over something else, often used for decoration or to add information.

Example: The artist used a gold overlay to enhance the beauty of the painting.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover something with a layer or design on top of it.

Example: The artist decided to overlay the canvas with a bright color to enhance the painting.

overlearn

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌlɜrn/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌlɜrn/

transitive verb

Definition: To study or practice something more than necessary after you have already learned it well, in order to make sure you remember it better.

Example: She decided to overlearn the material for the exam to ensure she would not forget it.

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