GRE Word List

OVERBLOWN

past the prime of bloom

The meaning of the word overblown is past the prime of bloom.

Random words

WordMeaning
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
impenitentnot penitent
ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach