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 |
|---|---|
| abrasive | causing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
| catastrophe | a momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin |
| martyr | a person who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty of witnessing to and refusing to renounce a religion |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| persist | to go on resolutely or stubbornly in spite of opposition, importunity, or warning |
| subservient | useful in an inferior capacity : subordinate |
| optimist | a person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism |
| laceration | the act of lacerating |