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 |
|---|---|
| irreverence | lack of reverence |
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| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| garbled | made unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up |
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| relevant | having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand |
| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| citadel | a fortress that commands (see command |