Enormous
easyih-NOR-mus
adjective
Definition
Very large in size, quantity, or extent
Examples
“The project required an enormous investment of resources.”
“She made enormous progress in just a few months.”
Synonyms
immensecolossalvastgargantuan
Antonyms
tinyminusculediminutiveminute
Categories
GRE Tip
Enormous is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "immense" or "colossal" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "tiny".
Related GRE Words
plentiful
Existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
bountiful
Large in quantity; abundant; giving generously
excessive
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
insufficient
Not enough; inadequate
scarce
Insufficient for the demand; rare
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