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English 11 Public

Words formed with the prefixes out- and over-

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The advantages clearly .............. the disadvantages. (WEIGH)

outweigh

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We'll have to ............... this problem and just carry on. (LOOK)

overlook

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The team were completely ................. by their opponents and lost the match. (PLAY)

outplayed

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The meeting ................ by more than an hour, so we were late finishng. (RUN)

overran

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The original ruling was .............. by a higher judge. (RULE)

overruled / overturned

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Despite being ................ by the opposition, they managed to win. (NUMBER)

outnumbered

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Chess players try their best to ..................... their opponents. (THINK)

outthink

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Personally, I feel that the film is ............... . It didn't deserve to win an Oscar. (RATE)

overrated

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With a credit card, it's all to easy to ................. . (SPEND)

overspend

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When decorating, you must be careful not to .................. the bright colours. (DO)

overdo

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Players with flair can ................... defences with jinking and sidesteps. (WIT)

outwit

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