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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| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
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| hostage | a person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| invalid | not valid: |
| omniscient | having infinite awareness, understanding, and insight |
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| rotund | marked by roundness : rounded |
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