overachiever

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o·ver·a·chieve (

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intr.v. o·ver·a·chieved, o·ver·a·chiev·ing, o·ver·a·chieves

To perform better or achieve more success than expected.

over·a·chievement n.

over·a·chiever n.

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overachiever - a student who attains higher standards than the IQ indicated

educatee, pupil, student - a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

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