GRE Word List
PLETHORA
an ample amount or number : abundance
The meaning of the word plethora is an ample amount or number : abundance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| abridge | to shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense |
| extrinsic | not forming part of or belonging to a thing : extraneous |
| guy | man |
| cantata | a composition for one or more voices usually comprising solos, duets, recitatives, and choruses and sung to an instrumental accompaniment |
| whimsical | resulting from or characterized by whim or caprice |
| excoriate | to wear off the skin of : abrade |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |