GRE Word List
OVERBLOWN
past the prime of bloom
The meaning of the word overblown is past the prime of bloom.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| turncoat | one who switches to an opposing side or party |
| coin | corner |
| marginal | written or printed in the margin of a page or sheet |
| wince | to shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| alacrity | promptness in response : cheerful readiness |
