GRE Word List

OVERBLOWN

past the prime of bloom

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

Random words

WordMeaning
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
effluviuman invisible emanation
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
reimburseto pay back to someone : repay
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
integralessential to completeness : constituent