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Exam: TOEFL

oversensitivity

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɛnsɪˌtɪvɪti/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɛnsɪtɪvɪti/

noun

Definition: The condition of being too easily affected by things, such as emotions or physical sensations.

Example: Her oversensitivity to criticism made it hard for her to accept feedback.

overshadow

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

KK: /oʊvərˈʃædoʊ/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something seem less important or to cover it with a shadow, either literally or figuratively.

Example: The new project overshadowed the previous one, making it seem less important.

overshadowed

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈʃædəd/

KK: /oʊvərˈʃædəd/

adjective

Definition: Being made less important or noticeable because something else is more significant or prominent.

Example: Her achievements were overshadowed by her brother's success.

verb

Definition: To be more important or noticeable than something else, making it seem less significant.

Example: The new project overshadowed the previous one in terms of popularity.

overshoot

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌʃut/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌʃut/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go beyond a target or limit, often by a large amount.

Example: The rocket overshot its intended landing zone and landed in the ocean.

transitive verb

Definition: To go further than intended or to exceed a limit.

Example: The car overshot the exit and had to turn around.

oversight

IPA: /ˈoʊ.vər.saɪt/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌsaɪt/

noun

Definition: A mistake or error that happens because something was not noticed or taken care of. It can also mean the act of overseeing or managing something carefully.

Example: The project was delayed due to an oversight in the planning process.

oversimple

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmpəl/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmpəl/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is excessively simple and does not capture the complexity or details of a situation.

Example: The teacher's oversimple explanation left out many important details.

oversimplified

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪd/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been made too simple, often losing important details or meaning.

Example: The teacher's explanation was oversimplified, leaving out key concepts that students needed to understand.

verb

Definition: To make something simpler than it really is, often by ignoring important details.

Example: The teacher oversimplified the complex topic, making it hard for students to understand the nuances.

oversimplify

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make something too simple, often leading to misunderstandings or inaccuracies.

Example: It's easy to oversimplify complex issues when discussing them in a short article.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something simpler than it really is, often leading to misunderstandings or inaccuracies.

Example: It's easy to oversimplify complex issues and miss important details.

oversimplistic

IPA: /ˌoʊvərsɪmˈplɪstɪk/

KK: /oʊvərˈsɪmplɪstɪk/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is overly simple and does not consider all the complexities or details.

Example: The teacher warned that the solution was oversimplistic and ignored important factors.

oversleep

IPA: /oʊvərˈslip/

KK: /oʊvərˈslip/

transitive verb

Definition: To sleep longer than intended, causing someone to miss a scheduled time or event.

Example: I overslept and missed my morning class.

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