Vocabulary Cards
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C1 verb
overrun
Meaning
to spread over or occupy completely; to exceed a limit or time
Example
The garden was overrun with weeds.
B1 adjective
overseas
Meaning
in or to a foreign country across the sea
Example
He went overseas for higher education.
B2 verb
oversee
Meaning
to supervise or watch over something; to manage and direct
Example
The manager will oversee the entire construction project.
C1 noun
overseer
Meaning
a person who supervises work or workers; a manager
Example
The overseer made sure the workers followed safety rules.
C1 verb
overshadow
Meaning
to appear more important or significant than something else, reducing its impact
Example
The scandal overshadowed his achievements.
C1 adjective
overstimulated
Meaning
Excessively excited or aroused, overwhelmed by too much stimulus.
Example
Overstimulated minds can lead to burnout and decreased productivity.
C2 verb
overstride
Meaning
To stride over something; to step across with long steps.
Example
He managed to overstride the narrow stream with ease.
C1 adjective
overt
Meaning
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret.
Example
There was an overt display of hostility between the rivals.
B2 verb
overtake
Meaning
to catch up with and pass someone or something; to surpass
Example
The runner managed to overtake his competitor in the final lap.
C1 verb
overthrow
Meaning
To remove a leader or government from power, often by force.
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the corrupt regime.
C1 noun
overtone
Meaning
A subtle quality, implication, or additional meaning beyond the obvious.
Example
His speech had political overtones that were hard to ignore.
C1 noun
overture
Meaning
An introduction to something more substantial; a proposal or preliminary action.
Example
The peace overture was welcomed by both nations.
B2 verb
overturn
Meaning
to turn something upside down or to reverse a decision or judgment
Example
The court decided to overturn the previous ruling.
C2 adjective
overweening
Meaning
excessively arrogant or prideful
Example
His overweening pride cost him many friends.
B1 adjective
overweight
Meaning
heavier than is considered healthy or normal
Example
The doctor advised him to lose weight as he was overweight.
B2 verb
overwhelm
Meaning
to overpower someone emotionally or physically; to be too much to handle
Example
She was overwhelmed with gratitude after receiving the help.
B2 adjective
overwhelming
Meaning
Very intense; overpowering.
Example
Large tasks can feel overwhelming.
C1 adjective
overwrought
Meaning
extremely agitated or nervous; excessively elaborate
Example
She was too overwrought to speak clearly after the accident.
C2 adjective
ovoid
Meaning
egg-shaped; resembling an oval or ellipse
Example
The artist painted an ovoid shape in the center of the canvas.
B1 verb
owe
Meaning
to be under obligation to pay or repay; to be indebted
Example
I owe my success to my parents' support.
B1 noun
Owl
Meaning
a nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a hooked beak
Example
The owl hooted softly in the darkness of the forest.
A1 verb, adjective
own
Meaning
to possess something; belonging to oneself
Example
She owns a beautiful house in the city.
A2 noun
Owner
Meaning
a person who owns something; someone who has legal possession of property
Example
The owner of the restaurant greeted us warmly.
B2 noun
ownership
Meaning
The act, state, or right of possessing something; legal title to something.
Example
Ownership of resources was crucial.