Inundation
mediumin-un-DAY-shun
noun
Definition
An overwhelming abundance; a flood
Examples
“The company faced an inundation of customer complaints.”
“The inundation of data made analysis difficult.”
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GRE Tip
Inundation is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "deluge" or "flood" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "drought".
Related GRE Words
inundate
To overwhelm with things or people to be dealt with
deluge
A severe flood; an overwhelming amount of something
glut
An excessive supply or amount; to supply excessively
excessive
More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
surfeit
An excessive amount of something; overindulgence
profuse
Produced or given in large amounts; plentiful
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