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
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
imminentready to take place : happening soon
vegetateto lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind
prurientmarked by or arousing an immoderate or unwholesome interest or desire
fraya usually disorderly or protracted fight, struggle, or dispute
glibshowing little forethought or preparation : offhand
obsidiana dark natural glass formed by the cooling of molten lava
derelictabandoned especially by the owner or occupant
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
expiateto make amends for