Plentiful
easyPositive tonePLEN-tih-ful
adjective
Definition
Existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant
Memory hook
PLENTY-ful: Full of PLENTY -- abundant, more than enough for everyone.
Examples
“Fresh fruit was plentiful during the summer months.”
“Job opportunities were plentiful in the booming economy.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“Fresh fruit was ______ during the summer months.”
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plentiful
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GRE Tip
Plentiful is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "abundant" or "ample" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "scarce".
Related GRE Words
copious
Abundant in supply or quantity
profuse
Produced or given in large amounts; plentiful
abundant
Existing or available in large quantities; plentiful
bountiful
Large in quantity; abundant; giving generously
liberal
Generous in giving; given freely; open to new ideas
prolific
Producing much fruit, foliage, or many offspring; producing abundant works or results
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