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
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
depleteto empty of a principal substance
deprecateto express disapproval of
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
slovenlyuntidy especially in personal appearance
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
quizzicalcomically quaint