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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buttressa projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building
clapto strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
servileof or befitting a menial position
presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
pulmonaryof, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
pompositypompous demeanor, speech, or behavior