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
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding
rectifyto set right : remedy
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drollhaving a humorous, whimsical, or odd quality
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
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limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil