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plethora

/ˈplɛθərə/
pleth · o · ra ˈplɛθ · ə · rə
English Definition
n. abundance excess overabundance
中文释义
过多，过剩
Significado en Español
plétora, exceso
한국어 뜻
과다, 과잉
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự dư thừa, sự quá nhiều
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Example Sentence

There was a plethora of information available online.

网上有过多的信息。

Synonyms
excess abundance
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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.

  1. A shortage
  2. B excess
  3. C lack
  4. D scarcity
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B — excess. “plethora” means n. abundance excess overabundance

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The huge new library offered a ______ of books on every subject imaginable.

  1. A shortage
  2. B plethora
  3. C scarcity
  4. D lack
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B — plethora. “plethora” means n. abundance excess overabundance

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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.

How do you use “plethora” in a sentence?

There was a plethora of information available online. (网上有过多的信息。)

What are synonyms for “plethora”?

excess, abundance — all close in meaning to plethora (n. abundance excess overabundance).

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.

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