GRE Word List

OVERBLOWN

past the prime of bloom

The meaning of the word overblown is past the prime of bloom.

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enduringlasting
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
coteriean intimate and often exclusive group of persons with a unifying common interest or purpose
inestimableincapable of being estimated or computed
lista simple series of words or numerals (such as the names of persons or objects)
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil