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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swipea strong sweeping blow
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
hibernalof, relating to, or occurring in winter
fermentationthe enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity
garishclothed in vivid colors
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
almssomething (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor
adventthe period beginning four Sundays before Christmas and observed by some Christians as a season of prayer and fasting
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
grudgeto be unwilling to give or admit : give or allow reluctantly or resentfully