Deluge
mediumDEL-yooj
noun
Definition
A severe flood; an overwhelming amount of something
Examples
“The river broke its banks, causing a deluge in the valley.”
“She received a deluge of emails after the announcement.”
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GRE Tip
Deluge is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "flood" or "inundation" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "drought".
Related GRE Words
inundation
An overwhelming abundance; a flood
inundate
To overwhelm with things or people to be dealt with
prolific
Producing much fruit, foliage, or many offspring; producing abundant works or results
profuse
Produced or given in large amounts; plentiful
copious
Abundant in supply or quantity
rampant
Flourishing or spreading unchecked; unrestrained
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