GEP11 U9 prefixes

People complained that the bright red kiosks looked overbearing in the open countryside.

Overbearing means

• too strong an impression than appropriate

• as if they belonged somewhere else

• cheap and not hygienic

... as well as more understated public projects ...

understated means:

• not looked at as much

• presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way

• underneath the skill of someone

If one country overruns another it means:

• one country invaded another

• one country ran away from another

• one country crashed over the another country with a massive car

• one country made peace with another

If something is not given enough consideration it is ...

• underrated

• understated

• underfunded

• undervalued

The film didn't live up to the hype. It was disappointing and ____________________

• overcome

• overpaid

• overrated

• overestimated

It is difficult for the police to do their job as they are _________ by the government.

• underrated

• underfunded

• underestimated

• undertaken

The painting took my breath away. I was totally _________

• overpaid

• overvalued

• overawed

• overestimated

Doug used to be the best teacher in ACE, then Chris _______ him.

• overpaid

• overawed

• overstated

• overtook

The film was much better than the critics said it was. It's a very _______________________ film.

• undertaken

• underpaid

• undervalued

• underrated

You can be overwhelmed by emotion, and also _________ with emotion

• overcome

• overrun

• overrate

• overtake