Glut
mediumNegative toneglut
noun
Definition
An excessive supply or amount; to supply excessively
Memory hook
GLUT-ton: a GLUTTON swallows too much — a glut is an excessive supply that overwhelms demand.
Word roots
gluttire— to swallow(Latin)
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Examples
“A glut of oil caused prices to plummet.”
“The market was glutted with cheap imports.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“A ______ of oil caused prices to plummet.”
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glut
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GRE Tip
Glut is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "surplus" or "surfeit" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "scarcity".
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