Bountiful
easyPositive toneBOWN-tih-ful
adjective
Definition
Large in quantity; abundant; giving generously
Memory hook
BOUNTY-ful: full of bounty — generously large in quantity, like a bountiful harvest.
Word roots
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Examples
“The bountiful harvest ensured food security for the winter.”
“She was known for her bountiful generosity to charitable causes.”
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“The ______ harvest ensured food security for the winter.”
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GRE Tip
Bountiful is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "abundant" or "copious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "meager".
Related GRE Words
profuse
Produced or given in large amounts; plentiful
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
plentiful
Existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant
copious
Abundant in supply or quantity
liberal
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
munificent
Very generous; lavish in giving
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