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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WordMeaning
impalpableincapable of being felt by touch : intangible
witherto become dry and sapless
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
vernalof, relating to, or occurring in the spring
trystan agreement (as between lovers) to meet
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
comeuppancea deserved rebuke or penalty : deserts
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
heydaythe period of one's greatest popularity, vigor, or prosperity
implementa device used in the performance of a task : tool