GRE Word List

PASSE

past one's prime

The meaning of the word passe is past one's prime.

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WordMeaning
tarnishto dull or destroy the luster of by or as if by air, dust, or dirt : soil
frolicfull of fun : merry
reckoncount
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
glutto flood (the market) with goods so that supply exceeds demand
sluggarda habitually lazy person
satyra sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry
hideousoffensive to the senses and especially to sight : exceedingly ugly
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous