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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|---|---|
| volley | the flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground |
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| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |