Words with OVER and UNDER Prefixes

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What does 'Underfed' mean?

Not fully developed

To present something as being smaller

To do less than you are able to do

Not being fed enough (correct)

What does 'Underachieve' mean?

To do less than you are able to do

What is the meaning of 'Underestimate'?

To make a low estimate of something

Define 'Underaged'.

Someone who is not legally an adult Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Underlying' mean?

Basic Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Underdeveloped' refer to?

Not fully developed Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Underrepresent' mean?

Below representation Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Underprivilege'.

To not have as much freedom as you should be allowed to have Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Understatement'.

To present something as being smaller or less important than it actually is Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Underwhelm' mean?

To fall short of expectations Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'Overwhelm'?

To overpower someone with too much of one thing Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Overachieve'.

To do more than you are expected to do Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Overestimate' mean?

To present something with more value than it actually has Signup and view all the answers

Explain 'Overstatement'.

To exaggerate or give something more meaning than it actually has Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Overreact' mean?

To react more than you need to Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Overflow'.

To fill something more than it needs to be Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Overburden' mean?

To put too much of a load on something Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Overrated' mean?

To value something too highly Signup and view all the answers

Define 'Overbearing'.

To overpower someone or to be bossy Signup and view all the answers

What does 'Overload' mean?

To put too much of a load on something Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Vocabulary Words with Prefixes "Under" and "Over"

Underfed: Refers to individuals not receiving sufficient food intake.
Underachieve: Describes performing below one's potential capabilities.
Underestimate: Involves evaluating something as having less value or size than its true measure.
Underaged: Identifies a person who has not reached the legal age of adulthood.
Underlying: Pertains to fundamental or basic aspects of a concept or situation.
Underdeveloped: Signifies regions or entities that have not reached full development or maturity.
Underrepresent: Indicates a situation where certain groups or opinions are proportionately fewer than their actual numbers.
Underprivilege: Relates to individuals lacking access to basic rights and freedoms that others may enjoy.
Understatement: A rhetorical strategy that downplays the significance or impact of an issue or situation.
Underwhelm: Describes falling short of anticipated excitement or effectiveness.
Overwhelm: Means to affect someone with an excessive amount of something, often leading to inability to cope.
Overachieve: Refers to surpassing expectations in performance or success.
Overestimate: Involves assessing something as having more importance or value than it truly possesses.
Overstatement: Describes the act of exaggerating a claim or giving something undue significance.
Overreact: Indicates responding to a situation with more intensity than is warranted.
Overflow: Refers to exceeding the capacity of a container or system.
Overburden: Involves placing an excessive load or responsibility onto someone or something.
Overrated: Describes something that is regarded as better or more valuable than it actually is.
Overbearing: Characterizes a dominant or excessively controlling behavior toward others.
Overload: Refers to exceeding the capacity of a system or structure, often leading to failure or collapse.

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This flashcard quiz focuses on vocabulary words that begin with the prefixes 'over' and 'under.' Each card provides definitions for words that highlight the meanings associated with these prefixes. Enhance your understanding of these commonly used terms and improve your language skills.