Overt
mediumNeutral toneoh-VERT
adjective
Definition
Done or shown openly; not hidden or secret
Memory hook
OVERT = OPEN - done right out in the open where everyone can see, no hiding.
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Examples
“The company engaged in overt discrimination against older workers.”
“His overt hostility made everyone uncomfortable.”
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“The company engaged in ______ discrimination against older workers.”
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overt
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GRE Tip
Overt is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "open" or "manifest" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "covert".
Related GRE Words
apparent
Clearly visible or understood; seeming real or true but not necessarily so
evident
Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood
manifest
Clear or obvious; to display or show
patent
(adjective) Easily recognizable; obvious; blatant
salient
most noticeable, prominent, or important
signal
(adjective) Notably or conspicuously outstanding
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