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
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
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ideologya manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
alludeto make indirect reference
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