Profusion
mediumpruh-FYOO-zhun
noun
Definition
An abundance or large quantity of something
Examples
“The garden displayed a profusion of colorful flowers.”
“A profusion of choices overwhelmed the shoppers.”
Categories
GRE Tip
Profusion is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "abundance" or "plethora" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "paucity".
Related GRE Words
plethora
A large or excessive amount of something
profuse
Produced or given in large amounts; plentiful
copious
Abundant in supply or quantity
surfeit
An excessive amount of something; overindulgence
plentiful
Existing in or yielding great quantities; abundant
prolific
Producing much fruit, foliage, or many offspring; producing abundant works or results
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