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overachievement

IPA: /ˌoʊvərəˈtʃivmənt/

KK: /oʊvərəˈtʃivmənt/

noun

Definition: An achievement that is better than what was expected or hoped for.

Example: Her overachievement in academics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

overachiever

IPA: /ˌoʊvərəˈtʃivər/

KK: /oʊvərəˈtʃivər/

noun

Definition: A person who performs better or achieves more than what is expected, often excelling in academics or other areas at a young age.

Example: As an overachiever, she always strives to get the highest grades in her class.

overbid

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌbɪd/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌbɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To offer a price that is higher than what something is worth or higher than other bids.

Example: In the auction, he decided to overbid to secure the rare painting.

noun

Definition: A bid that is higher than another bid made in an auction or competitive situation.

Example: The overbid on the painting surprised everyone at the auction.

transitive verb

Definition: To offer a higher price than someone else for an item, especially in a bidding situation like an auction.

Example: She decided to overbid on the painting to ensure she won it at the auction.

overcall

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkɔl/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkɔl/

noun

Definition: A situation in a card game, especially bridge, where a player makes a bid that is higher than the previous bid, or an additional amount of money requested in a financial context.

Example: In bridge, an overcall can change the dynamics of the game significantly.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a higher bid than someone else in a card game.

Example: In the last round, she decided to overcall her opponent's bid to increase her chances of winning.

overcoach

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌkoʊtʃ/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌkoʊtʃ/

verb

Definition: To provide excessive coaching or guidance, often leading to confusion or dependency.

Example: The team was struggling because the coach tended to overcoach, not allowing the players to think for themselves.

overcommit

IPA: /ˌoʊvərkəˈmɪt/

KK: /oʊvərkəˈmɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To take on more responsibilities or commitments than one can handle.

Example: She tends to overcommit herself with too many projects at work.

transitive verb

Definition: To promise or commit to doing more than one can actually handle or fulfill.

Example: If you overcommit to too many projects, you might end up feeling overwhelmed and unable to complete any of them.

overdemanding

IPA: /ˌoʊvərdɪˈmændɪŋ/

KK: /oʊvərdɪˈmændɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: This word describes someone or something that asks for more than is reasonable or fair.

Example: The teacher was often seen as overdemanding, expecting students to complete impossible assignments.

overdoer

IPA: /ˈoʊvərˌduːər/

KK: /ˈoʊvərˌduːər/

noun

Definition: A person who does too much of something, often to the point of excess or overexertion.

Example: She is an overdoer when it comes to her work, often taking on more tasks than she can handle.

overeducated

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪd/

KK: /oʊvərˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Having received more education than is necessary or useful, often leading to difficulties in finding suitable employment or feeling disconnected from practical work.

Example: Some employers believe that being overeducated can make a candidate less appealing for certain jobs.

overeducation

IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪʃən/

KK: /oʊvərˈɛdʒʊˌkeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The condition of having more education than is necessary for a job or situation, which can lead to underemployment or dissatisfaction.

Example: Many graduates face overeducation when they cannot find jobs that match their high qualifications.

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