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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WordMeaning
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
progenitoran ancestor in the direct line : forefather
tribunala court or forum of justice
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
paleontologya science dealing with the life of past geologic periods as known from fossil remains
fallibleliable to be erroneous
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale