plethora
/ˈplɛθərə/
pleth · o · ra
ˈplɛθ · ə · rə
English Definition
n. abundance excess overabundance
Significado en Español
plétora, exceso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự dư thừa, sự quá nhiều
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pleth (full) + ora (Latin) → excessive, surplus.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the synonym for “plethora”: There was a plethora of new books in the store, far more than anyone had expected.
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A
shortage
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B
excess
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C
lack
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D
scarcity
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B — excess.
“plethora” means n. abundance excess overabundance
Common questions about “plethora”
What does “plethora” mean?
plethora — n. abundance excess overabundance. In Chinese: 过多，过剩.
How do you pronounce “plethora”?
plethora is pronounced /ˈplɛθərə/. It breaks into 3 syllables: pleth · o · ra.
Is “plethora” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. plethora appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “plethora”?
pleth (full) + ora (Latin) → excessive, surplus.
