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overlook

//ˌəʊvəˈlʊk//
English Definition
To fail to notice; to disregard.
中文释义
忽视;俯瞰
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
over + look → 眼光越过 → 漏看。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “overlook”?

  1. A To hinder or impede.
  2. B To fail to notice; to disregard.
  3. C To explain in detail.
  4. D To reveal (secret information).
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B — To fail to notice; to disregard.. “overlook” means To fail to notice; to disregard..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “To fail to notice; to disregard.”?

  1. A divulge
  2. B hamper
  3. C expound
  4. D overlook
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D — overlook. “overlook” means To fail to notice; to disregard..

Common questions about “overlook”

What does “overlook” mean?

overlook — To fail to notice; to disregard.. In Chinese: 忽视;俯瞰.

How do you pronounce “overlook”?

overlook is pronounced //ˌəʊvəˈlʊk//.

Is “overlook” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. overlook is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “overlook”?

over + look → 眼光越过 → 漏看。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.