GRE Word List
PLETHORA
an ample amount or number : abundance
The meaning of the word plethora is an ample amount or number : abundance.
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|---|---|
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| emend | to correct usually by textual alterations |
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| advocate | one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal |
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| imprecation | curse |
| aquiline | curving like an eagle's beak |
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| din | a loud continued noise |