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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| crotchety | given to crotchets (see crotchet |
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| temperament | characteristic or habitual inclination or mode of emotional response |
| herbivorous | feeding on plants |
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| supplicate | to make a humble entreaty |
| askance | with disapproval or distrust : scornfully |
| don | to put on (an article of clothing) |
| suspend | to debar temporarily especially from a privilege, office, or function |