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 |
|---|---|
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
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| innuendo | an oblique allusion : hint |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| anodyne | serving to alleviate pain |
| liability | the quality or state of being liable |
| tan | to make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun |
| thermal | of, relating to, or caused by heat |
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