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
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
enraptureto fill with delight
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
cravenlacking the least bit of courage : contemptibly fainthearted
stippleto engrave by means of dots and flicks
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
buccaneerany of the freebooters preying on Spanish ships and settlements especially in 17th century West Indies
diluteattenuate