Vocab-ability Prefix–303 (over__ = too much) – A More Powerful Vocabulary (earn UpVotes with “Vocab Practice” exercise)

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MY VOCAB PRACTICE
1. Overpopulation
Overpopulation is a serious problem the world needs to deal with;

2.  Oversleep

We talked until the early hours and consequently I overslept;

3.  Overpowering 

The noise was overpowering;

4.  Overkill

But regulatory overkill is the last thing we need.

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MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. I am a human who lives in overpopulation. Reason being,I live in India and we share 1/12 area of USA
  2. Sometimes I Oversleep and then I stay irritated for the whole day mourning the time I wasted oversleeping.
  3. Sometimes people can be overpowering, other times it feels like being dominated only.
  4. Some girls look pretty naturally, but they still overkill their looks with layers of makeup.

Good work!

"MY VOCAB PRACTICE"

  1. Years ago, overpopulation of koalas on Kangaroo Island (off the coast of South Australia) led to a highly controversial culling project.
  2. Oversleep can cause feelings of tiredness similar to if you had underslept.
  3. The smell in an abattoir can be quite overpowering.
  4. The garlands and wreaths used to decorate the venue of the 2-year-old's birthday party were considered overkill by most who attended.

Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. overpopulation
    The overpopulation from China is a huge problem.
  2. oversleep
    After 2 weeks of insomnia, I have overslept and didn't wake up on time for the first class.
  3. overpowering
    Overpowering the computer, made it burn.
  4. overkill
    He overkilled his phone with too many games.

Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. overpopulation:
    Most of the cities in India are experiencing overpopulation due to the rapid population growth.

  2. Oversleep:
    Davis could not get enough of television yesterday night so he had to oversleep.

  3. Overpowering:
    Many people tried to preempt the midget but his support from the local council one was overpowering.

  4. Overkill:
    Arnold had an overkill of the internet after he purchased a new router.

Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Overpopulation
    Most times overpopulation is the main cause of violence within an environment.
  2. Oversleep
    I overslept and was late for school.
  3. Overpowering
    Messi seems to be overpowering his team mates since he came in second half, it's highly likely Barcelona would win the game after a first half draw.
  4. Overkill
    "Should I give you yet more homework, or would that be overkill"? The teacher asked his students who all turned out to grumble.

Good work!

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MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Mexico City is overpopulated and is running out of fresh water.

  2. He spent all night gaming and as a result overslept and arrived at work fifteen minutes late.

  3. The woman wore an overpowering perfume which filled the small room and left everyone desperate to get out.

  4. The householder hated ants so much that he went for overkill and spent four hours painstakingly filling all the cracks in the paving outside with antkiller so the ants had no hiding places.

Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE

  1. Overpopulation
    In the 1890s, people were deserting the countryside for overpopulated cities.
  2. Oversleep
    Oversleeping is said to calm you down, among other benefits.
  3. Overpowering
    There's an overpowering smell of garlic in the kitchen.
  4. Overkill
    He ended up being trapped in an early informational overkill.

Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Last week my four cousins come to our place to spend there vacations with us at that time our home was overpopulated.

  2. After doing a late night party we all overslept nest morning.

  3. The smoky flavor overpowering the taste of food.

  4. My phone's battery was overkill by high power consuming gaming.

Good work!

MY VOCAB PRACTICE:

  1. Overpopulation is mainly witnessed in major cities as people flock into these cities in search of greener pastures.
  2. Most rich men have in common, the habit of oversleeping.
  3. Mrs. Vanessa Clarkson's political ambitions is overpowering as she has continue to express her intention to run for the office of President come 2020.
  4. Using a sledge hammer on a mouse is surely an overkill.

Good work!

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